in #CASE you missed it… How This Mom Of 16 Gets Her Kids To Do Their Chores

in #CASE you missed it… How This Mom Of 16 Gets Her Kids To Do Their Chores

Most parents would agree that getting kids to do chores like picking up toys, making their beds and putting dirty clothes in the hamper can be tough, so when a mom of 16 - yes, 16!! - kids shares how she gets her kids to help around the house, we’re all ears. Jeni Bonell and her husband, Ray, are mom and dad to nine boys and seven girls between the ages of four and 28 and life at their house is pretty busy, but they have a system to keep things organized and make sure everyone’s doing their part.

The family from Queensland, Australia figured out what works for them and it’s pretty simple - a rotating chore chart. It hangs on the wall and tells everyone what’s expected of them and how to do each job. Jeni says they’re flexible with the jobs, taking into account the kids’ commitments to sports and activities and they rotate jobs each night so everyone gets a chance to learn a different skill. It’s a simple idea, but with that many people, it really makes a huge difference.

“We have very few complaints about it. Everyone gets on with it and accepts there are a lot of things to do in a family of this size,” Jeni explains. “I’m pretty proud of the kids. They’re independent and pretty skilled.”


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