As with most families, we struggle with getting chores done (with or without complaining). Well, this past week we found a solution! We know it will only last through this current fascination with Star Wars Legos, but it works for now, and that is what counts!
The kids helped make their chart by picking their favorite Lego Star Wars characters. Then they each do an assortment of chores ranging from 1 to 3 points each (awarded by Mom or Dad, Imperial Inspectors). Once they accumulate 30 coin points, then they can play 30 minutes on Lego Star Wars. The kids are so excited to earn their "coin points" for playing Lego Star Wars that we have witnessed episodes of crying when someone finishes off the chores for the day! This morning I had to tell them to stop cleaning the bathrooms and vacuuming, because they were done just last night!
I thought they would take 1-2 weeks of doing chores to become True Jedis, but Leslie is on 16, with the other kids not far behind... Bob and I are working on making up more chores for the kids (chores we never ever ever thought we'd get to...)
Way to go True Jedis!
Lesson learned: exploit your kids interests... it just might work!
7 comments:
great system! Sometimes it takes so much energy/trickery/bribes to get the tiniest bit of energy out of them. Enjoy it while you can!
Way to go! Like you say it may only work for awhile but, hey, take what you can get, right?
Hey, whatever works, right? I'm a fan of stuff like that too, it's heaven while it works.
Just my own curiosity here...are they playing on the computer, or did you guys get a game system?
We inherited Greg's old system. The kids and Bob are ADDICTED!
That sounds totally awesome! Maybe I should use that system with Greg :P
Right now he's addicted to the Lego Batman game. It is pretty fun. So whenever they get sick of Star Wars (that will probably never happen) there are other Lego games out there!
okay--that is amazing--I was laughing so hard---coolest system EVER! Really, you guys should win an award for best parents ever cause....you guys rock! Funny funny--and that picture of Evelyn is so so cute!
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