Download the chore chart with stars
Use this for baseline responsibilities.
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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
Use this when older-kid jobs need clearer room.
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. Parents use the iPhone app to log real life with Siri or a quick tap, then print a fresh fridge chart when the week changes. Kids do not need another screen.
Keep the same paper current
Join the iPhone beta interest list for Siri and tap logging when it opens.
Join the iPhone betaQuestions 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 a shared 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.