kids get older, they become frustrated with the "do as i say, not as i do" approach. pitch in and take a positive attitude when doing your own work around the house. have your kids help you with home projects. kids will be more motivated when they see a positive example!
give kids choice instead of assigning chores for example, write a list of chores down, and each week have the kids pick some out of a hat. or, have the kids decide among themselves who will do what chores each week. help your kids negotiate chores, and encourage them to work together to get chores done. rotate chores so the 