Still trying to get your teen to do chores around the house? Maybe it’s time to consider using a teen chore contract. Contracts can be a great tool for determining what needs to be done and the rewards for completing tasks. Then let’s get started!

Why an employment contract?

One of the best things about having a teen chore contract is that it encourages everyone to sit down and agree on chores and responsibilities. And while it’s a great idea to do that anyway, sometimes it doesn’t happen. Parents are in a great position to figure out what needs to be done around the house. And that may mean assigning tasks so that everything is covered.

Another great advantage of a contract is that it explains everything. It tells what to do and when. Also, describe the rewards or consequences if the tasks are not done. Sometimes seeing everything in writing and having to sign it. – is a great motivation in itself.

Finally, contracts can be seen as a more adult way of handling the responsibilities of a teenager. It can be like going to the next level. Chore charts are for kids, contracts are for teens.

put it on paper

Once you decide that a teen chore contract is for you, it’s time to put it in writing. The more it looks like a contract, the better. It feels more formal and more serious.

Focus on making sure you have the basics covered: the what, when, where, and how of tasks. And make sure rewards and how changes are made are also covered. If you have a list, it should be easier to start your contract. And, if there’s an assignment attached to the tasks, you’re even one step closer.

But make sure you don’t get so caught up in the details of making it perfect that it doesn’t get done. That’s one of the great benefits of having a section on how changes or updates can be made. Changes should be agreed upon by both parties (teen and parent) and put in writing, but should otherwise be easy to make. Having that part in the contract makes it even easier to get started.

Now that you have a plan to get a teen chore contract, it’s time to get going!