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.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Parent is responsible for providing the necessary supplies for child to perform chore tasks effectively.
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.
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.).
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.
It may seem silly to speak so formally in a chores agreement with your child, but the inclusion of formal language lets the child know that your agreement is a serious one. The use of contract terminology may help solidify that you plan to keep up your end of the bargain, and will encourage your child to do the same. The language can be less formal depending on the age of the child.
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 |
This section shows that the parent has responsibilities which he or she will maintain, in order to help the child complete his/her chores. It allows the child to see that every family member has a responsibility. You can even include things in here to show your child just how much you do as a parent, such as preparing meals, doing laundry, paying bills, etc.
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.
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As a parent, you want to both teach your kids responsibility and to get housework done. Try using this free chores agreement to motivate them.