What should a 12 year old chores be?

Question

My daily chore is to make my bed but my mom ask me to vaccum,clean the windows,clean the bathroom,put clothes away somtimes too.

Answer 1

For a 12 year old I would say keep their room clean, make sure their homework is done, help clean up after meals, clean up after themselves if they have a snack or something and cleanup after any friends they have over to visit, put their dirty clothes where they go, put away their clean clothes.....

Answer 2

In any household, it is important that everyone share many of the duties that help the household function appropriately.  If your mother is doing all the work, thats not fair to her.  If you ask me, vaccuuming, clenaing the windows and bathroom, and putting away laundry is not asking you to do too much.

I remember when I was your age, and I was always SO frusterated by having to do chores, which were in my opinion, my mother's "job."  Now that I am grown up, I realize how much work it takes to maintain a house.  I wish I were a little more understanding back then, instead of giving her such a hard time.

Do the chores she asks.  Do em quickly and get em out of the way, so you can focus on having fun. If you really feel your mother is asking you to do too much, sit down and talk with her.  But it sounds to me like your chore assignments are fair.

Good luck!

Goosey

Answer 3

that sounds about accurate. at least she doesn't have you washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen yet. the main one is usually making your bed and cleaning your own room up.

Answer 4

You are too young to be on YAhoo Answers. Just saying. And my mom made me do that, too, plus walk the dogs and wash dishes, and do laundry. Never cleaned windows, though.

Answer 5

That sounds fine to me. I did those same things when I was your age, plus I cooked dinner, dusted, etc. Give your mom a hand, she'll appreciate it! :)

Answer 6

making your bed is not a chore its a responsibility. those arent that bad. be happy to do it

Answer 7

My chores were to feed the animals, keep my room clean, do the laundry (everybody's, not just mine), dust, vaccuum, do the dishes, get the mail, sweep, mop, etc. I shared these with my sister though. It depends if you have any siblings/

Answer 8

My son is 10.  He is required to clean his room which includes sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming, clean up after himself around the house, change the trash bags out in the kitchen and bathrooms, put his clothes away, and he just started to clean the bathroom which includes tub, sink, toilet, sweeping and mopping.  My daughter is 7.  She cleans her room, put away her clothes, dusts (what she can reach), picks up after herself around the house and she helps out with requests such as bringing the vacuum out of the closet.  They both clean up the garage (bikes, toys etc.) to include sweeping it out and help bring in groceries.  They do not receive allowance for it.  I teach them that they are members of this family and they need to contribute to the household.  It helps teach them responsibility.  Your mother should not have to do these things for you.  You are definitely old enough to help her and she is not asking too much of you.  I know it seems like a drag but if you get them over with quickly then you have time to do what you want to do.  You will appreciate it later on in life.  Just hang in there!  

Answer 9

well i think u should listen to ur mother and stop complaining. i cant stand lazy people like if ur mother tells u to do something i think u should have a little bit of respect for her. or at least talk to her about instead of complaining about on the internet. i dont wanna sound mean but i cant stand when my kids dont listen to me so i know how ur mother must feel

Answer 10

At 12 my son was taking out the trash mowed either front or back lawn once a week , cleaned his room once a week, emptied the dishwasher as needed.He earned his 13 dollars a week allowance..Nowadays I would pay him 15 to 20 a week since everything cost more..

When I was 12 , I did laundry and my sister and I cleaned the whole house everyday..Count yourself lucky.I received no allowance

Answer 11

my mom is never home so i have to clean the entire house and im 14.

Suggested?:

Dishes

Pick up own room

Clean your own bathroom

Do your own laundry

Pick up all your own messes

Take care of any animals you may have

Hope i helped! that seem like an accurate list to me!!!

Answer 12

good question.  (I'm 12 too!!)  I wouldn't want to do anything, but my mom is always like "when you stay home, I don't want you watching tv all day!"  My friend has to clean the entire kitchen.  i know, harsh.

Answer 13

Keep it simple. Clean things as you see them dirty. House chores are an ongoing thing.

Answer 14

In my house my kids are expected to pick up after themselves, that's it. If I need a maid I will hire a maid service.  I didn't have my children in order to make them my servants.

Answer 15

Nothing! You want to Enjoy your childhood right?!