What are chore charts?

Chore charts are organized or calendar-based lists of chores or other actions to be performed by a household member - usually the children in a family. Chore charts are also called reward charts, behavior charts, chore calendars, chore lists or task lists. Generally, a chore chart is tied to allowances, allowing for better tracking of completed work and money earned as a result.

Chore charts are an excellent way to motivate kids by recognizing their household participation and accomplishments outside of the home. Reward charts and behavior charts are quite the same in that such tools set out to recognized and reward good work or encourage specific behaviors. Chore charts provide a systematic way to focus on positive or desired behaviors and support the spirit of a common cause.

Parents often fail to recognize or give structure to the day-to-day work they expect from their children. This sets a poor precedent for many kids and doe not reinforce a real-world relationship to work and the rewards that come from doing a good job. Chore charts establish a consistent interaction, and if used well, will make for better parenting and happier kids.

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