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Chores for 16+ years

Complete guide to age-appropriate chores for this developmental stage

Age Range
16+ years
UK Average Pocket Money
£15.00
per week
Suitable Chores
32
New This Age
2

Developmental Overview

At 16+, young adults should be capable of all household tasks and can take on adult-level responsibilities. This is the time to ensure they have mastered essential life skills before leaving home.

Safety Note:

Minimal to no supervision needed for most tasks. Can operate all household equipment safely. Ensure proper training for any new equipment or techniques.

All Suitable Chores (32)

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🧸Personal Care(6 chores)

Put toys away

easy

Put toys back in their boxes or on shelves

Ages 3-18£0.25

Put dirty clothes in hamper

easy

Place used clothes in the laundry basket

Ages 3-18£0.25

Make bed

easy

Straighten sheets and arrange pillows

Ages 5-18£0.50

Fold own laundry

medium

Fold and put away own clothes

Ages 7-18£1.50

Do own laundry

medium

Wash, dry, fold and put away own clothes

Ages 13-18£3.00

Deep clean room

hard

Thorough cleaning including under furniture

Ages 13-18£3.00

🐕Pet Care(3 chores)

Fill pet's water bowl

easy

Make sure pet has fresh water

Ages 3-18£0.50

Feed pet

easy

Measure and give pet food

Ages 5-18£0.75

Walk dog

medium

Take dog for walk around neighbourhood

Ages 10-18£1.50

🏠Household(15 chores)

Dust low surfaces

easy

Wipe down low tables with a duster

Ages 4-18£0.50

Clear the table

easy

Remove dishes after meals

Ages 5-18£0.75

Water indoor plants

easy

Give houseplants water

Ages 5-18£0.50

Sort recycling

easy

Put items in correct recycling bins

Ages 5-18£0.50

Vacuum own room

medium

Use vacuum cleaner in bedroom

Ages 7-18£1.50

Load dishwasher

medium

Place dirty dishes in dishwasher properly

Ages 7-18£1.00

Unload dishwasher

medium

Put clean dishes away

Ages 7-18£1.00

Sweep floor

medium

Sweep kitchen or other hard floors

Ages 7-18£1.00

Take out rubbish

medium

Empty indoor bins to outdoor wheelie bin

Ages 7-18£1.00

Wipe kitchen counters

medium

Clean kitchen surfaces with cloth

Ages 7-18£1.00

Wash dishes by hand

medium

Wash and dry dishes manually

Ages 10-18£2.00

Clean bathroom

hard

Wipe sink, toilet, and surfaces

Ages 10-18£2.50

Mop floor

medium

Mop kitchen or bathroom floor

Ages 10-18£2.00

Cook family meal

hard

Prepare complete meal for family

Ages 13-18£4.00

Clean windows

hard

Wash interior and exterior windows

Ages 13-18£3.00

🤝Helping Others(4 chores)

Prepare simple meal

medium

Make sandwiches or simple snacks with supervision

Ages 10-18£2.00

Babysit younger sibling

hard

Supervise younger brother/sister for short periods

Ages 13-18£5.00

Help with grocery shopping

medium

Shop for family groceries from list

Ages 13-18£3.00

Run errands

medium

Post office, dry cleaners, etc.

Ages 16-18£4.00

🌳Outdoor(4 chores)

Mow lawn

hard

Cut grass with supervision

Ages 10-18£3.00

Wash car

medium

Clean exterior of family car

Ages 10-18£3.00

Garden maintenance

hard

Weeding, planting, general garden upkeep

Ages 13-18£3.50

Basic car maintenance

hard

Check oil, tyre pressure, fill washer fluid

Ages 16-18£5.00

Pocket Money Guidance

The UK average pocket money for this age group is £15.00 per week, but the right amount depends on your family circumstances and what you expect the pocket money to cover.

Considerations for This Age:

  • Should manage a weekly or monthly budget
  • Can handle digital payments and bank accounts
  • May contribute to personal expenses like phone credit
  • Consider if they should cover some entertainment costs

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