How many designated chores does your school aged child have?

Question

My son is starting second grade this week. 
He has two daily responsibilities: empty the litter box twice daily (before and after school) and empty/refill the dishwasher daily. 
Of course he’s required to keep his room clean, tidy up after playing, etc. 
How old are your kids and what are their “chores?” 
Bonus question: do they get a monetary allowance for doing their chores?

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One question. Is the cat his? Because if not, then that is unfair. 🥴

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Depends on what you call chores. I don't consider basic necessities chores (like cleaning your room or washing your clothes) other then that only 1 chore. I have 5 school age kids at the moment so things change as people come and go. (Yay foster care!) Our chores are dishes, sweep/mop, living room pick-up, vacuum, and trash/recycling. We have a deep cleaning hour once a week where everyone has an extra chore then the schedule changes so no one is stuck doing dishes all the time.

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4 year old (prek) helps set table and clear table. Cleans up toys and makes bed.
5 year old (kindergarten) same as above and feeds and gives dog water. 
9 year old (4th grade) same as above plus cleaning bathroom counter and mirror, vacuuming own room, walking dog, helps fold laundry on weekends.

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My 2 year old feeds the goldfish once a day and helps wipe the counters. He also has a little broom that he helps “sweep” the kitchen floor lol

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So my son is 3, but his only “chore” is to help clean up his playroom which he does pretty well. He also loves to help mommy and daddy vacuum so we let him and supervise. He loves helping feed the cat and the dog (my husband and I will make the food and hand our son the bowl). 
He gets $20 a week for helping out, and good behavior. He also has a sticker chart that he can either get toys out of the toy prize box or $$. We have that for potty training as well. 
My niece is 8. She has quite a few chores. She has to make her bed, keep her room clean, put away her laundry, swifter the living room, and help do dishes with the dishwasher. 
 
Her other chore is part of education. She has to read 2 chapter books a week and keep up with a workbook. 
She earns $ at the end of the week unless she has bad behavior. She has earned $0 this summer if that tells you anything. As she gets older, she will have more chores and responsibilities.

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My 9 year old (4th grade) has to feed her pets (fish, bunny, bird) clean her room, vacuum the living room as her bird makes a mess (feathers everywhere) and helps pick up the table. I don’t pay her but I buy her whatever she wants and I give her money when she asks which is rare as she gets what she wants if we go to the store. She is a great child in my opinion as she doesn’t ask for so much but if great help

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Our girl is starting kindy this week. She just “helps me” currently but going to start giving her chores and a small allowance.

How many designated chores does your school aged child have?

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