Kids never want to do their chors?

Question

ok so i babysit a lot. everyday the ma makes a huge list of stuff that they have to do. they never want to do it though, so i am usually the one that ends up doin it all for them. how can i get them to do some of the stuff??

they are 5 and 9 if it helps

Answer 1

The chores need to be age appropriate. A five and nine year old shouldn't be to much, though taking some responsibility is a healthy process. A good way to get a child to join in is to do it with them, as apposed to just trying to force them to do it on their own. Children follow by example. Make a game of it and have some fun.

Answer 2

You could bribe them with candy or put them in a time out until they realize they should do the chores.

Answer 3

they are pushing you to see how far you will let them get away with things.  You can take away priveledges and you just sit and read or something.  Tell them when they are ready to do the chores they can go outside and play..etc.. otherwise when the parents get home they will have a whole day of no priveledges, fun and the house will be a mess and they will have to explainto the parents why they didnt do what they are told.

Answer 4

I know it seems wrong but I baby sit too. I joke around with them, tell them that if they dont do there chores then youre going to call there mom or dad and say you were a very bad boy or girl. It works for me, and theyre always asking there mom for me to babysit again. Believe me it works. If all else fails then bribe them, tell them you will give them a cookie or a piece of cake, a juice pack whatever if they do there chores. Also, help them out a bit, watch them do it and every five minutes take a break with them and play around. I find that if you make them happy, theyll want to do stuff for you. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 5

Try giving them rewards. Or try to make it seem like a contes.

Hope that helps a little! Good luck:)

Answer 6

I have 3 kids, 6,5, and 21months.  Reward charts worked for us.  Check out "Supernanny" website.  You have to register with the site to check out the forum but in the long run it would be worth it.  You should not be doing their chores.

I have found that what works for my son didn't work for my daughter.  I had to be REALLY specific with her or she would get overwhelmed.  Try a timer.  Would the parents consider an allowance?  You have to figure out what makes them tick, you know?  Good luck!

http://www.supernanny.com/Community/Foru...

Answer 7

Make them sit on their rear ends with no TV or games until they do them.  You could always offer them a little reward if they will help out.

Answer 8

first of all no one wants to do chores but they have to be done. i recommend not leting them do anything until they r done . also i would suggest u explain this problum to there mom she will help out.

Answer 9

Make a chart so children know which job they are 'incharge of' this will make them feel important. HAve stickers for each job they do which adds up to a prize eg: the TV can be on, they can play in garden, have a lolly or whatever. Lots of praise works to...

If they say no then upplug TV, take away toys and lock them away somewhere. Say that they help first then play else they sit at the table or on sofa silently till mum gets home and then THEY can tell her why the chores arent done!

You may want to speak tomum about this method first to make sure shes ok with it...but you are a babysitter not a miad-ask for more money if your doing housework too!