Requirement 3
Requirement
Family Life
Teamwork at Home
Prepare a list of your regular home duties or chores (at least five) and do them for 90 days. Keep a record of how often you do each of them. Discuss with your counselor the effect your chores had on your family.
Teamwork at Home:
The Power of Chores
When you are at home, here are some small things you can do to show your love for your family.
Explore how Scouts help with family chores.
Learn about the benefits of chores for teens.
Discover 3 ways to
create a chore chart
Homemade
Chore Chart
Chore Chart
Homemade Chore Chart
Gather your supplies—such as a pen, paper, and markers—and create a table listing five chores you’ve chosen for the week. Include a checkbox next to each chore so you can mark them off as you complete them each week.
Digital
Chore Chart
Chore Chart
Digital Chore Chart
Use the table function in Microsoft Word or Excel to organize your five selected tasks.
Online
Chore Chart
Chore Chart
Online Chore Chart
Using a chore app can improve accessibility and communication among family members. It also allows parents to set up a rewards system that encourages accountability for completing tasks. The chore app helps families continue managing tasks beyond the initial 90-day period.
Create a Chore checklist!
Did You Know:
Your family life merit badge will be one of the best opportunities to put the Scout slogan into practice. “Do A Good Turn Daily” means more than just doing your household chores and homework without being reminded. When you are at home, here are small things you can do to show your love for your family.
- Sending a kind message to a grandparent or other family member who is away from home
- Taking a moment to read a book or do an activity with a younger sibling
- Helping to bring in the groceries
Now that you know how performing chores can affect the family
Find out how to carry out an individual project around the home.
