How to get my child to help with chores?

 

It is my oldest son's birthday today - together with David Bowie, Elvis Presley, R. Kelly, Stephen Hawking, my sister and ah yes, Kim-Jong-un.
Thinking of my sons age - 14 and how old/young and size he is (he is now taller than me and has much bigger feet) I was wondering what that means to me and us as a family....

So...I stumbled upon a great article on the "Today's Parent" site about how to get my child help with chores!! It might surprise you that I think from birthday to help me in the household but it all makes sense when you read the article.
The article "the ultimate guide to chores" explains why it is a good thing to involve your child and what they can do at what age. I have four kids between ages six and 14. 
I ask them to help out in our home by clearing the table, loading the dishwasher, vacuuming and tidying when company is coming. I recently introduced to the two oldest in preparing their own lunches/dinner when needed. I think it is a good thing as I like them to grow up and move away and able to do things by themselves. I see it in a way that I introduce slowly some life skills.

Chores age-by-age

3–5 years
• make bed
• ice cupcakes, butter bread
• put away books and toys
• put apple peels in kitchen compost
• pour kibble in dog’s dish

6–9 years
• change sheets, put dirty sheets in hamper
• begin to read recipes, help with food preparation
• carry lunch money and notes to school
• get up with alarm clock
• take out compost

10–12 years
• pack suitcase
• make a salad
• borrow and return library books
• vacuum, mop, dust
• clean bathroom
• weed garden

13–14 years
• maintain bicycle
• turn compost
• prepare a meal
• do laundry
• help redecorate a bedroom

 To read the article yourself click on the link below:

http://www.todaysparent.com/kids/preschool/the-ultimate-guide-to-chores/