Family Meeting

In order to get the summer off to a good start I invited all the kids to a family meeting. I posted the following sign:

Family Meeting
Re: chores, rules, and fun
Meet at the picnic table at 12:30.
Subway lunch will be served.
Place Subway orders by noon

The kids all showed up without complaint (well ...there was free food). We discussed expectations and what responsibilities they should carry in order to make the summer go smoothly. Things were simple...

• Everybody makes their beds everyday.
• Laundry will be a group project and worked on everyday.
• No dirty dishes in the sink (we have a dishwasher).
• No computer before noon.
• Yard mowing duties will be shared by everyone that is old enough to mow.

I finished our family meeting with having everyone list their top three "want to dos" this summer. Having friends over,shopping and family field trips to local fun spots were the kids top picks.

How do you manage chores and fun with your kids?