{"id":7453,"date":"2013-11-13T07:22:05","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T13:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/?p=7453"},"modified":"2024-04-19T08:20:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T13:20:22","slug":"age-appropriate-chores-for-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2013\/11\/13\/age-appropriate-chores-for-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Age-Appropriate Chores for Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-FB.png?resize=851%2C506&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age-Appropriate Chore Chart for Children\" class=\"wp-image-25800\" width=\"851\" height=\"506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-FB.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-FB.png?resize=600%2C357&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-FB.png?resize=300%2C179&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-FB.png?resize=768%2C458&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 851px) 100vw, 851px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Parents often ask us about our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/organization\/chore-assignments\/\">philosophy on children&#8217;s chores<\/a>, but we&#8217;ve found that what many of them are really looking for is some idea of <strong>what sorts of chores their child might be expected to do at what ages<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So to that end, I&#8217;ve created this little free printable chart, available in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Chart-for-Children.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">English<\/a>, as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children-Spanish.pdf\" target=\"blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/07\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children-French.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">French<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children-German.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">German<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children-Italian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Italian<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=1024%2C685&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-82784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=1024%2C685&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=400%2C268&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?resize=600%2C402&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Charts-in-Multiple-Languages.png?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, every child is different, but <strong>most kids are capable of doing far more than parents require of them. <\/strong>I love what dear Abby has to say about the benefits of giving children chores:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color\"><blockquote><p>If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, <br>put some responsibility on their shoulders.<\/p><cite>Abigail Van Buren<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Chart-for-Children.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"934\" height=\"1198\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?resize=934%2C1198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age Appropriate Chores for Children | a free printable chart from flandersfamily.info\" class=\"wp-image-7682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?w=934&amp;ssl=1 934w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?resize=600%2C770&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?resize=233%2C300&amp;ssl=1 233w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?resize=798%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chores-for-Children1.png?resize=250%2C320&amp;ssl=1 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 934px) 100vw, 934px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Chore-Chart-for-Children.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click to print Age-Appropriate Children&#8217;s Chore Chart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-age-appropriate-chores-for-children\">Age-Appropriate Chores for Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-2-3\">Ages 2-3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Put toys in toy box &#8211; sing a cleaning song while you work together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stack books on shelf &#8211; show them how to slide them in properly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place dirty clothes in laundry hamper &#8211; just as soon as they pull them off their bodies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw trash away &#8211; can they make the basket from a distance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry firewood &#8211; or at least a few small sticks of kindling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold washcloths &#8211; over and up, it&#8217;s super simple to fold them in fourths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the table &#8211; forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fetch diapers &amp; wipes &#8211; we kept a small stash in a drawer or basket in nearly every room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust baseboards &#8211; with a damp rag or feather duster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-4-5\">Ages 4-5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Feed pets &#8211; provide a measuring cup for dry food to keep serving size consistent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe up spills &#8211; use warm water, wring out rag, rinse, and repeat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put away toys &#8211; choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2021\/05\/17\/taming-the-toy-box-organization-tips\/\">practical ways to rotate and store toys<\/a> to make this job easier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the bed &#8211; help them establish a good habit of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2017\/08\/07\/qa-how-often-do-you-do-room-check\/\">making the bed every morning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straighten bedroom &#8211; it&#8217;s best to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2014\/04\/06\/how-to-get-kids-to-clean-their-rooms\/\">clearly define your expectations<\/a> in this department<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water houseplants &#8211; use a watering can with a long, straight nozzle to minimize spills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sort clean silverware &#8211; you can put away the sharp knives yourself and let your little one do the rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare simple snacks &#8211; cheese and crackers, rinse and de-stem grapes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2015\/02\/19\/teddy-bear-toast\/\">peanut butter toast<\/a>, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use hand-held vacuum &#8211; use it to clean up crumbs or dust bunnies or vacuum under sofa cushions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear kitchen table &#8211; by this age, kids can carry their own plates and cups to the sink<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry and put away dishes &#8211; if you wash by hand, give your child the task of drying beside you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disinfect doorknobs &#8211; we turn our kids loose with. a couple of Clorox wipes after any illness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-6-7\">Ages 6-7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gather trash &#8211; carry a bag through the house and collect it from every room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fold towels &#8211; teach them how to line up the edges and make a neat stack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust mop floors &#8211; attach a telescoping handle so it&#8217;s just their size<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty dishwasher &#8211; you may want to invest in shatter-proof plates and drinkware<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Match clean socks &#8211; show them how to fold each pair in a neat little bundle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weed garden &#8211; teach them how to identify weeds and how to pull them out, roots and all<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rake leaves &#8211; child-sized tools come in handy here, too<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peel potatoes or carrots &#8211; invest in two potato peelers so you can work side-by-side<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make salad &#8211; they can tear lettuce then add cherry tomatoes, cheese, croutons, and other toppings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace toilet paper roll &#8211; our 6-year-olds were better at replacing empty tubes than some adults<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-8-9\">Ages 8-9<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Load dishwasher &#8211; rinse dishes first then load from back to front<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change light bulbs &#8211; start with changing burnt-out bulbs in lamps and low hanging light fixtures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash laundry &#8211; teach them how to balance the load, add soap, and operate the machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hang\/fold clean clothes &#8211; by this age, children can learn how to neatly put away their own clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust furniture &#8211; with a microfiber cloth and polish or a dusting wand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spray off patio &#8211; attach a pressure nozzle to the water hose to make quick work of this job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put groceries away &#8211; first show them where, then let them put purchases on pantry shelves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scramble eggs &#8211; including cracking the eggs and adding the seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake cookies &#8211; our kids usually start with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2015\/08\/15\/10-minute-peanut-butter-cookies\/\">3-ingredient peanut butter cookies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk dogs &#8211; they can walk the family dog for exercise or the neighbors&#8217; dogs for pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep porches &#8211; a tidy front porch makes the home look so much more inviting!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wipe off table &#8211; teach them how to do this task without wiping crumbs onto the floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-9-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-10-11\">Ages 10-11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean bathrooms &#8211; mirrors, counters, sinks, bath tubs, toilets, and floors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum rugs &#8211; by this age, kids can push a vacuum over carpets and rugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean countertops &#8211; teach them to use warm water, wring out the rag well, and repeat as necessary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep clean kitchen &#8211; walk them through the process a time or two, then set them loose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare simple meal &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2018\/07\/13\/super-easy-chicken-pot-pie\/\"> chicken pot pie<\/a>, creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2020\/01\/17\/creamy-potato-soup-recipe\/\">potato soup<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2022\/04\/19\/easy-cheesy-enchiladas\/\">cheese enchiladas <\/a>are good choices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mow lawn &#8211; but only while wearing closed-toe shoes!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring in mail &#8211; they can carry it from the mailbox to Mom or Dad&#8217;s desk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do simple mending &#8211; repair hems, sew on missing buttons, fix split seams, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweep out the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/2023\/04\/26\/tips-for-organizing-your-garage\/\"> garage<\/a> &#8211; a bigger job than the porch, to be sure, but so satisfying once it&#8217;s finished<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ages-12-and-up\">Ages 12 and up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mop floors &#8211; provide appropriate tools for the job and consider paying them to do it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change overhead lights &#8211; this was another paid chore at our house, because it&#8217;s such a hassle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash\/ vacuum car &#8211; grab some sponges and a bucket of water and head to the driveway<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trim hedges &#8211; give clear instruction as to the shape and height you want them cut<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paint walls &#8211; several of our kids have proven to be meticulous painters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shop for groceries w\/list &#8211; my kids would run in while I stayed in the car with napping babies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cook complete dinner &#8211; including salad, bread, side dishes, and the main course<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bake bread or cake &#8211; they&#8217;re also great at making desserts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do simple home repairs &#8211; they can learn to fix leaky pipes, loose doorknobs, broken hinges, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wash windows &#8211; inside and out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Iron clothes &#8211; we don&#8217;t do this often, but it&#8217;s a good skill to know for special occasions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch younger siblings &#8211; our bigger kids have always been great at entertaining the little ones<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Teaching your child to do any chore may initially take more time than just doing the chore yourself. Some kids will need more supervision than others, over a longer period of time, before they can complete the chore up to standard. But <strong>try to be an encourager rather than a drill sergeant while you are training your children to do their work and to do it well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also remember that <strong>working side-by-side &#8212; or at least in the same corner of the house or yard &#8212; is good for camaraderie and morale<\/strong>, as is putting on some lively music to work by. (One of our favorite working songs is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=9xAi80ShG0I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yakity-Yak<\/a>. The kids do their chores in double-time whenever I plug that song in!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, &#8220;all work and no play&#8221; is no way to raise a child, so be sure to <strong>balance the chores with plenty of opportunities for enrichment.<\/strong> You&#8217;ll find a long list of ideas (plus another free printable) here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/encouraging-creativity-in-young-children\/\">Encouraging Creativity in Young Children<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"2293\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=1024%2C2293&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Age-Appropriate Children's Chore Chart \" class=\"wp-image-25802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=600%2C1344&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=134%2C300&amp;ssl=1 134w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=457%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 457w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=768%2C1720&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=686%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 686w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.flandersfamily.info\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Age-Appropriate-Childrens-Chore-Chart-Pinterest.png?resize=915%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 915w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parents often ask us about our philosophy on children&#8217;s chores, but we&#8217;ve found that what many of them are really looking for is some idea of what sorts of chores&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":25801,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Age-Appropriate Chores for Children - free printable chart for your happy home: http:\/\/wp.me\/p2G72Y-1Wd","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[258,16],"tags":[10353,94],"class_list":["post-7453","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-free-printables","category-parenting","tag-chore-chart","tag-chores"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Age-Appropriate Chores for Children - Flanders Family Home Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Kids can do far more than parents require of them. 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