Teen Chore Chart
A chore chart designed for teenagers — clear, fair, and immune to the 'I didn't know I had to' defence. Print, post, done.
Who this is for
Parents of 12–17-year-olds who want to stop relitigating chores every week. Works because it removes ambiguity.
Teenagers will negotiate any chore situation that has any ambiguity. The fix isn't to argue better — it's to remove the ambiguity. A printed chart that says 'Wednesday: Sam empties the dishwasher' is a closed conversation.
Teen-appropriate chores can include real responsibilities: laundry, cooking one meal a week, full bathroom clean, taking the bins out. They're capable; the chart just makes it visible.
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How to use it
- Add the teens by name. And yourself if you'll also be on the chart (recommended for credibility).
- Pick chores that are real responsibilities. Laundry, dishwasher, vacuum, bathroom, take bins out.
- Use fair rotation so nobody gets stuck on toilets. Fairness is non-negotiable for teens.
- Print, post, refer to chart instead of arguing. 'Check the chart' is the new sentence.
Optional upgrade
Premium template pack — coming soon
Designer-made printable PDFs with extra layouts. The free version does the job — the paid pack just makes it prettier.
FAQ
What chores should a 13-year-old do?
Laundry (own), full bathroom clean, vacuum common areas, dishwasher load/unload, take bins out, basic meal prep. They're capable of all of this.
Should teens be paid for chores?
Many families separate baseline contributions (unpaid) from extra paid jobs. Both work — pick one and stick to it.
How do I get my teen to do chores?
Remove ambiguity with a printed chart, make consequences predictable, and put yourself on the chart too. 'Why do I have to' loses force when the chart says you do.
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