10 Common Justifications Kids Offer for Skipping Their Chores

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As a parent, I expect my children to pitch in around the house. Yes, I may be viewed as the “mean” parent for believing they should help keep our home tidy. Each child has a chore chart to track their responsibilities, yet they still manage to come up with some rather imaginative excuses for why they haven’t completed their tasks. Here are some of the most entertaining reasons I’ve heard:

1. I already did it! Seriously, I cleaned my room! Sure, it may not look like it now, but I swear I tidied up before I made it messy again.
2. I just did that yesterday! Do I really need to take the trash out two days in a row? I mean, come on, we’re not running a royal palace here!
3. I thought [insert sibling’s name] was responsible for that! Mom, I promise, they said they would handle it this time, and I was supposed to do it next time.
4. I forgot about it. Oops! I’ll definitely get it done before bedtime. I know I said that yesterday, but for sure this time, I promise!
5. I planned to do it later. I have other priorities at the moment. You know, THINGS. I’ll get to it eventually.
6. It’ll just get messy again anyway. Ugh, what’s the point of cleaning if it’ll just look the same in a little while?
7. It doesn’t seem that bad to me. If it doesn’t look messy from my perspective, does it really need cleaning?
8. Dad said he would handle that. I’m pretty sure he took it upon himself to take care of it.
9. None of my friends have chores. Seriously, they all get to avoid this responsibility!
10. If you’re home all day, why should I have to do it? Wait, Mom, I’m sorry! I’ll take care of it right away. I’m on it, I swear!

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In summary, while kids often come up with creative excuses to avoid chores, addressing these justifications with a blend of humor and firmness can help instill a sense of responsibility in them.