What age do you think is the appropriate age for a parent to ask their child to start doing chores and also give them money for doing it?

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PretzelBeanie · Accepted Answer

Kids can help with chores as old as they are able to. That doesn't mean they will actually be helpful, but it is good for learning motor skills, and many kids enjoy mimicking what their parents are doing!

As for children being old enough to be put in charge of doing a chore and be paid for it, I think that would be a little older. Maybe once they are old enough to do simple math, so they can count the money and figure out how much they need to buy something they want. As they get older and are able to do harder chores, they can be offered more money for those chores and be able to buy more things themself.

I can understand why some parents may not want to or be able to give their kids an allowance, and some may not want their kids to do very many of the chores. I think it's good for kids to be put in charge of some things to do and be given some things to use, so they can learn responsibility. But I don't think you have to go all the way in either direction. It's okay to put them in charge of doing something other than chores, or to give them something to use other than money.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I think in general kids have chores, little ones like cleaning up their toys and stuff. A friend of mine has a little boy who gets stickers for putting his toys away he's 3 y. o but her older kids (10+) know that they need to do their chores such as clean the room put dishes away do the laundry whatever is to be done that day to have the WiFi password I dont think kids should be paid to do simple tasks in life that are normal things to do. Noone is going to pay them in the future for doing chores. I think if you really want to pay them for something make it something that makes sence.

Not judging its just my opinion maybe unpopular but I've seen it work first hand.

Effably · Accepted Answer

The same age you are okay with your kid having and using their own money.

I think there's a balance to it. I instinctively prefer the weekly or monthly handout and fostering an attitude of helping because we want to help.

But plenty of my friends got a few shiny coins for loading or emptying the dishwasher. Cleaning, cooking and alike.

Out of those cooking is the only one I'd actually insist on. One mate of mine had a rotating schedule of who in the family cooks, kids doing it once a week. And well, when the rest of us were figuring out how to boil pasta he has confidently making tasty food. If it helps at home and also teaches a valuuable life skill, all for it.

byrdman89 · Accepted Answer

One of the crazy things about kids is that when they're too young to help they really really want to! And when they're old enough to help - you can't get them to do a damn thing! LOL - seriously though you can have them help out in different ways as soon as they're old enough - when I would go grocery shopping I would send my two youngest - both under 10 - on "special missions" to get stuff like orange juice milk a can of green beans Etc - it made them feel good - as far as paying them or allowance of some kind just make sure it's age appropriate and they feel like they're earning it

Flowersareawsome22 · Answer

I'm a stay at home Mom and I do all the chores , We seriously can not expect our children to get this done like an adult would. As a former Cinderella child who took over the second mom role. I don't want to put that burden that burden on my shoulders. Kids need to enjoy their childhood going to the library , learning new things , going to the park , museums watching the magic school bus.

ohsheeT · Answer

The appropriate age is when you think that they can handle it. That's your job is to become collect and teach your child to be ten times better than you... but you have to teach him the right way.
And they have to I don't even have the confidence but they have to take pride in their work too

BonzoInBitburg · Answer

I never gave my kids money for doing chores. I fed them, clothed them, and gave them a place to live so the least they could do is contribute around the house. If they wanted money, they needed to get a job. Now they are adults and none of them have ever been unemployed

OneViewpoint · Answer

Age 10 or 12 isn't too early. Why does money need to be involved. That's not teaching them the right behaviors / life lessons. My sons were doing their own laundry by age 10. Cooking meals by age 15. Cleaning their own rooms and making their beds at age 10. It wasn't presented to them or looked at as a punishment or chore. It was just normal for them. They went into the world with standards and life skills.

AviatorTom · Answer

Kids should start helping their parents do chores at a very young age, around 2yo. Depending on the child, they can start doing chores on their own at a later age. By the time a child is 8yo, they should be keeping their room clean and putting dirty clothes in the hamper to be washed, for example.

Kids should be given a weekly allowance for doing their chores and helping others with theirs. They should not be paid for individual chores.

Greek_goddess_Iris · Answer

My daughter is 4. She already gets chores and money for it. The chores are usually to pick up her own mess or studying her second language and get it right. I give her money that she has to save for her next toy. She gets so excited. Obviously I still contribute to the toy, but it's to teach her how money works and helps with counting as well. She feels so proud when she buys her own toy. And she's less likely to break it since she had to pay for it herself.

SeekerOfTruth007 · Answer

4 years old, and you are correct, they should be paid whatever they are worth. "The laborer is worthy of his reward."

A 4 year old should be able to fold their own clothes, clean up rooms, sweep or vacuum and wash dishes. An 8 years old should be able to mow the lawn safely.

jahaims · Answer

It depends on the child. My children ask to do chores and aren't paid to do them. They have regular ones like picking up toys when they are done or picking up their plate etc. after a meal. If you aren't a shit parent they will want to emulate you and will take pride in having extra responsibility. My kids get excited to do laundry, load the dishwasher, do yard work etc.

abc3643 · Answer

Around 6. Although I might even consider as early as 4.
I'd expose my kid to dealing with money by 4 like making them use an ATM card and having manners when to a cashier or attendant when making purchases etc.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

You usually start that in kindergarten, no? Learn how to store your coat and shoes, clean up the toys you played with, put dishes and glasses in the dishwasher… etc.

Simslover92 · Answer

I'd say 10 years old is a good age for them to start doing chores. I feel like any earlier than that and it might not get done properly.

Anonymous · Answer

It was expected not paid for in my childhood home. And in extension my own home. A home must be clean and tidy and everyone does their part. If extortion is removed kids offer to help as it keeps parents from nagging. Routine is amazing like that.

MemeSupreme · Answer

getting money for chores is so foreign to me so idkk about that but probably around 10 for doing chores

Nikki1989 · Answer

I don't think kids should receive any money at all. They should be doing chores regardless.

Cormac995 · Answer

If it's something like washing the dishes 8 years old is enough. If it's something like yard work then more like 12

FunkyMonkee · Answer

As soon as they're physically and mentally capable. I was probably around 10 years old when dad had me help him cut the grass and hedges. Maybe even younger than that!

genericname85 · Answer

i'd say as early as like 5-6 years old they can start doing simple tasks for a little bit of house work. won't harm them to learn that you can work to get stuff you want.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

I don't know.. 7, never paid my kids to do chores its just being part of the family.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

Whatever age they start to understand the value of money, usually around 7 or 8 years old

SuperZonicGUY1992 · Answer

This yes parents need to stop worrying about becoming their child's friend and be the parents.  Now a days if a kid cleans his room the Karen's call it child abuse.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

Can start doing chores st 4 or 5, simple things like tidying up, sweeping etc

IknowthatIdontKnow09 · Answer

Maybe between 8 and 10 years and why give them money for that?

Eyepatch · Answer

I'll pass it off as a reward for hitting their 10's. So at 10 years old I'll give them.25¢ for every chore and increase it every year. That way they feel like they're doing something with value and I get a clean house in return.

Jackblue · Answer

It depends on a lot of variables, like how much homework they have.

noohair · Answer

Age 5, the sooner they are taught responsibility the better adults they will be…

Panthero80 · Answer

It depends on the complexity of the chore. Cleaning one's room would come before mowing the lawn, for example.

Hispanic-Cool-Guy · Answer

At age 7 and they don't deserve money. They live rent free and eat your food in your home.

Anonymous · Answer

If I had children, I wouldn't bother them with chores.

worldscolide · Answer

I started when i was in kindergarten

Anonymous · Answer

I don't know probably 4 or 6

4ngelic · Answer

around 8-9

WhitneySnow · Answer

Twelve

seeyounexttuesday · Answer

Five.

qwerty2469 · Answer

8 years

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