'Chore Wars' Could End Family Chore Disputes

Here's something you may want to try this weekend if the kids are giving you a hard time about helping clean up around the house. Over at Parent Hacks, a reader recommends an online game called Chore Wars to inspire kids to work hard and fast by winning points.

By earning points for jobs well done, family members also amass a record of who is doing what around the house. So one bonus is if older siblings are giving a younger one a hard time for not doing enough and it turns out the youngest is actually doing the lion's share, then there is justice in the family. Finally.

You can also use it as a way to reward good work done, promising something extra for the family member who does the most work by the end of the week. I could also see this being a nonthreatening, fun way for roommates to distribute responsibilities without letting resentments build. Hey, it's worth a try.  

I am very curious to see if this would work. My husband grew up in a family of si,x and there were charts taped to the inside of kitchen cabinets detailing who needed to do what on which day. They were followed closely by all involved. With our smaller family, things are a little more lax, and he thinks his kids have it way too easy.

I'm sure my son would love an excuse to put another game in motion, so we'll try it out and I'll let you know how it goes. If anyone already has, let us know what you think.

LINK: Household chores meet online gaming: chore wars [Parent Hacks]