My brother is coming stay with me and I want him to be respectful and not give him his way. So, what kind of chores would be right for him? He has never done a chore in his life.
2007-10-30 17:37:55 · 13 answers · asked by Love is.. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
cut grass, dishes, laundry, vacuum, dust
Just don't give him free money. Make him work for it. If he doesn't want chores then let him get a paper route, cut grass or shovel snow for money.
2007-10-30 18:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make sure he puts all his belonging back in his "area," you might want to get him a big plastic storage tub to make it easier. Tell him that in YOUR home when he uses a dish or a glass he will rinse it and leave it in the sink when he's finished, and not all over the house. Remind him that if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie. Hang up your towel because if you don't I will throw the wet sopping thing on your face as you sleep. Take out the trash, use a respectful tone when speaking to anyone in the house, and one night a week do the dishes. If he doesn't have any infractions make sure you do lots of fun stuff with him! My eleven year old brother stayed with us for 2 weeks. He's never done a chore in his life either, but once I asked him to do things he really had no problem doing them, its just no one ever asked him to do it! Good luck!
2007-10-31 07:47:33 · answer #2 · answered by mrs.v 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have him do some chores that everyone can do together. For example you wash the dishes and he dries, or someone sweeps the floor and the other holds the dust pan. People should do chores together first so then by the time he gets used to this routine he will be comfortable doing chores by himself.
2007-10-30 17:46:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think at 12 they could do any chore they are physically able to do. However, if he's never ever done chores, start off slow with the easy ones then gradually increase his responsibilities.
2007-10-31 15:56:00 · answer #4 · answered by Driver 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
FUNNY ANSWER: Any thing you tell him to.
SERIOUS ANSWER: Ok Im a mom of an 11 yr old girl, making the bed, bringing all of their laundry to the dirty clothes getting his clean clothes and putting them away, taking out the garbage from the house and to the curb. Mowing the grass, helping with the dishes.Setting the table, making sure the table is cleaned off. I know that having a list of all the things my kids need to do in priority order helps. And then be consistent to start if he doesn't do whats expected then make sure there are consequences and follow through. It will take time especially if hes not used to it. Good Luck
2007-10-30 17:51:59 · answer #5 · answered by Lynn S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take out the trash
make his own bed
feed the pets (got a dog or a cat??)
Walk the dog (if you have one)
Pick up the doggy poo (again if you have a dog)
vacuum the floors
dust the furniture
fold his own laundry
load or empty the dishwasher (if you have a dishwasher) if no dishwasher, have him clear the table 2x's a week and do the dishes 2x's a week.
Tidy up his bedroom each night before bed (clothes in the hamper, shoes in the closet, laundry folded and put away, toys picked up and put away, etc...I think you got the point.)
These are all age appropriate chores...I did each of these when I was 12.
2007-10-30 17:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by SoAZ Gal 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trash, laundry, dinner, mopping, dishes, dusting, and anything else you need done. Kids these days respect nothing. And on top of that, give him a dollar per chore, and teach him the value of money, too
2007-10-30 17:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would depend on how long he is staying. If he is visiting for a weekend or even a few weeks, then making his bed, keeping the room clean, helping to set the table and bussing his dishes would be enough. If this is a permanent or long-term arrangement and you will actually be "raising" him, then start with these and add taking out the garbage, helping with laundry, teach him to cook and/or to help with home repair.
Good luck.
2007-10-30 17:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by joanney 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when i was twelve mom had me as well as my brother dust,clean bathroom sink,bowl,mop clean room every day in summer before going out to play. mow lawn once a week rake leaves , this is what our allowance was based on. school time is a little different start slow maybe let him choose but make sure his homework is first. lead by example
this is your brother so the lazy witch who suggested punishment if he doesn't listen doesn't have to live with him through all this remember to get to know HIM, he's dealing with all those dreaded changes right now blooming and all that
2007-10-30 17:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by pamela b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
laundry cooking dishes cleaning the bathroom mowing the lawn. raking leaves washing the car. at 12 the kid can do most all chores there is no restriction
2007-10-31 01:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋