Download the chore chart with stars
A blank weekly chart with space to record stars by hand.
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Paid chores vs family responsibilities
Family responsibilities are the jobs kids do because they live in the house. Paid chores are extra jobs a child may choose to do for money after normal responsibilities are handled.
Printable chart
Download the teenager chore chart
A blank weekly chart for agreeing on shared turns and personal responsibilities with a teen.
The Difference
The line does not have to be harsh. It just has to be visible.
| Family responsibility | Paid chore |
|---|---|
| Repeats every week | Comes up when there is extra work. |
| Usually not paid | May be paid if agreed first. |
| Example: unload dishwasher | Example: wash the car. |
Examples By Age
Keep the baseline first: younger kids clear plates and feed pets with help; tweens can own laundry or vacuuming; teens can carry bigger recurring jobs and optional paid extras.
The Choreeo loop
Choreeo keeps the kid-facing part on paper. Grown-ups use Choreeo on the web to save names and habits, share turns, and edit the chart before reprinting. Kids do not need another screen.
Keep the paper. Skip the rewriting.
Use the free PDF by hand, or let Choreeo make a personalized chart with shared turns and each kid’s habits.
Make your family’s chartQuestions parents ask
What is a family responsibility?
It is work a child does because they are part of the household: clearing dishes, putting away laundry, feeding a pet, or resetting the living room.
What is a paid chore?
A paid chore is extra work with a clear finish and an agreed amount. It should not replace ordinary family responsibilities.
How do I keep stars from becoming currency?
Say it plainly and design the chart that way. Stars track completed work. Payment, if used, applies only to agreed paid extras.