Men vs. Women Household Chores

When Franklin and I first lived together, who knew who should do what?  Who knew that there were so many things that needed to be done when you have someone else with you.  You'd think there would be less to do since there are two people to cut all the chores in half.  Ha!   Oh to be young and naïve.  There are growing pains.  The first few years, everyone is on their best behaviour.  You get things done without being asked.  Then you're into the 7-12 year mark and things start to get blurry.

 

Once upon a time, there were specific chores that were expected to be done by woman and specific chores done by men.

Woman - Everything that has to be cleaned inside the house, including cooking.  Take care of all the needs of people in the house, with her last.

Man - Maintain the outside of the house, including taking out the garbage.  Pay all the bills.

Well, things have changed.   Or have they?  Woman work and help with the bills since life has become so expensive.  That leaves less time to do all the cooking and cleaning.  Men, will have to help with the chore list.

Have kids?  Add this to the mix:

• Bath time


• Diaper changes


• Medicine/Vitamins


• Changing clothes


• Crafts/Book/Playdates time

Good luck newlyweds.  You're going to need it.  (or is it just us?  we both hate to do housework.  like it or don't like it, it doesn't matter. somethings just need to be done)

Household Chore List

Kitchen Meals Plan/Prepare Set/Clear Table Wash Dishes/Load Dishwasher Clean and/or Organize Counter/Stove Top Drawers Cupboards Fridge/Freezer Sink Microwave Bedrooms Make bed Pick up/put away clothes Tidy closet Clean off dresser/work desk Pick up toys Bathrooms Clean Shower/Tub Toilets Sinks/Counters Mirrors Drawers/Cupboards Family Areas Pick up books and toys Organize bookshelves Clean/Dust Top Surfaces (computer workspace, tables, etc.) [polldaddy poll=4526573]

Laundry Sort into loads Wash them Hang permanent press Dryer items Fold/Put away Floors Dry mop/Sweep Wet mop/scrub floors Vacuum Shampoo carpets Wax (If you are really ambitious!) Additional Take out garbage Dust anything else! Take care of pet(s) Wash Windows Outside Clean Pool Camper/Boat Garage/Shed Wash/Vacuum Vehicles Weed/Plant Garden/Pick Ripe Foods Plant/Weed Flowers Mow Lawn Rake Grass/Leaves Shovel Snow Fill Birdfeeders