What are some examples of chores?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Some examples of chores are taking out the trash, cleaning a room, helping with dishes, putting away dishes, washing the car, feedin and cleaning up after a pet, etc. However, chores can exceed these examples and be anything you want them to be."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">Some examples of chores are taking out the trash, cleaning a room, helping with dishes, putting away dishes, washing the car, feedin and cleaning up after a pet, etc. However, chores can exceed these examples and be anything you want them to be.

How do you write a chores contract?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"Begin your chores contract by mentioning all the responsibilities that are to be undertaken by children and their parents, the conditions of these responsibilities and chores, and the incentives you will receive once these chores are completed (like ice cream, extra television time, pizza night, etc.)."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">Begin your chores contract by mentioning all the responsibilities that are to be undertaken by children and their parents, the conditions of these responsibilities and chores, and the incentives you will receive once these chores are completed (like ice cream, extra television time, pizza night, etc.).

What conditions might make a contract void?

<span data-sheets-value="{"1":2,"2":"The contract can be considered void when the given chores and responsibilities are not completed, or do not meet the requirements (such as not being completed on time, or not being completed satisfactorily). The contract can also be considered void when children do not receive incentives even when tasks are completed at satisfactory levels."}" data-sheets-userformat="{"2":15105,"3":{"1":0},"11":4,"12":0,"14":{"1":2,"2":0},"15":"Montserrat","16":8}">The contract can be considered void when the given chores and responsibilities are not completed, or do not meet the requirements (such as not being completed on time, or not being completed satisfactorily). The contract can also be considered void when children do not receive incentives even when tasks are completed at satisfactory levels.

Chores Agreement Template

This chores agreement represent the verbal and written agreement discussed and put forth by [Parent], hereby referred to as “Parent,” and [Child], hereby referred to as “Child.” The conditions contained herein represent the agreement and contribution of both parties and both have been given a chance to read and discuss this agreement in its entirety.

CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The following responsibilities are those of the Child. Child will adhere to these responsibilities and complete chores to the best of his/her ability.

DAY:	MON	TUE	WED	THURS	FRI	SAT	SUN
CHORE:
TAKE OUT TRASH			X		X
CLEAN ROOM		X		X
WASH DISHES	X			X		X
PUT AWAY DISHES		X					X
CAT LITTER	X				X

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Parent is responsible for providing the necessary supplies for child to perform chore tasks effectively.

CHORE CONDITIONS

Child will complete his/her daily chores by [Time] each day. If chores are completed satisfactorily, child will be awarded a gold star on the Chore Chart.

If chore is not completed, or is done improperly or without satisfactory results, child will NOT receive a gold star for that chore.

If child collects [Number] gold stars for the week, child will receive his/her allotted weekly allowance.

If child collects [Number] gold stars for the week, child will receive a special bonus!

If a child collects less than [Number] gold stars for the week, the child’s allowance will be reduced by 50%.

If a child collects less than [Number] gold stars for the week, the child will not receive his/her allowance for that week, and other penalties may occur.

SPECIAL BONUS

Some special bonuses you might receive for outstanding work and consistent chore responsibility include:

ICE CREAM
MOVIE NIGHT
PIZZA PARTY WITH FRIENDS
VIDEO GAMES
PARENT TO MAKE FAVORITE DINNER
TRIP TO DISNEYLAND (FOR EXCELLENT YEAR OF CHORES)

ACCEPTANCE

Your signature below indicates acceptance of this chores agreement and the conditions described.

Chores Agreement Template

Chores Agreement Template

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