Getting Him To Do His Chores

It's an almost daily event in our home. I have to ask my 11 year old to do the same chores on a regular basis. Make his bed. Feed the dog. Pick up the poop. Load the dishwasher. Set the table. Why? Why do I have to remind him on a daily basis? I asked him to make a list and put it on his bedroom door so he won't forget. He still forgets. Or, perhaps it worse...perhaps he's choosing not to do it. It's one thing to forget and quite another to choose not to do it.

So, in order to "motivate" him to perform I've informed him of the priviliges he will lose one at a time until he decides to start doing his chores--regularly, consistently. It's time to step it up a notch. I've been too lenient with him in this area. My little boy is growing up and my expectations of him need to change.

What challenges do you have getting your kids to do chores? What works for you? What doesn't? Share your ideas so we can all learn.