Why Use a Teen Chore Contract?
The reasons to use a contract are not much different than the reasons for using a chore chart. Each provides a way to track the chore list to make sure things are getting done as well as making sure that everyone agrees on what will be done and when. But contracts can help even more. They put into writing nearly all aspects of chores for teen – which is something that chore charts may not do as well. It can be a challenge to put all the parts of chores (how, when, where and consequences of not doing them) on to a chart. But all of those pieces can be put into a contract without much work. Plus, for teens who want and need more independence, chore contracts are a step toward adulthood. Most contracts are legal documents that teens cannot sign until they are 18. By having a contract that they can sign, they are taking another step in their maturity.
