A mum divided opinion when she shared her kids’ chores rota online.
Gemma, who has four children, is determined to get more help around the house during the summer break.
So she wrote up a list of tasks for her little ones – including making their beds every day, sorting the recycling and vacuuming the home.
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The colourful list of instructions concludes: “Friday, Saturday and Sunday – help mum and dad when asked, first time of asking.
“Jobs don’t get done – no pool and no fun…WiFi password will be changed and not given until chores are completed”.
Gemma took to the Family Lockdown Tips and Ideas Facebook group to share her “summer holiday rules”.
According to the Mirror, she said: "Decided I’ve worked too hard to spend my four weeks off picking up after my kids everyday so we have agreed on some ‘Summer Holiday Rules’ today.
"I’ve also set up our big above ground pool as an incentive."
The hard-working mum’s post went viral – but some thought her rules were a little harsh.
One commenter said: "I'd really advise you to make most of the summer holidays with the family while you get them.
"One of the hardest parts when you qualify is the work life balance, and something I say a lot is that I miss my children."
Another wrote: "Kids holidays are fun filled days making memories for me!"
"My boys will be asked to tidy up themselves and keep their room clean that's about it."
However, others came to Gemma's defence – as they believed the idea was "brilliant" and were keen to try out the ideas on their own children.
A fellow parent remarked: "You've given me a GREAT idea! I do all my boys to help but they don't have set chores.
"They have things that they need to do before they're allowed on their games (usually things like, make sure their uniform is ready for the next day and they've tidied their rooms). I'll be doing a list tonight.”
And another added: "Well done mum on sharing the jobs, so everyone has a rest, but helps out too.”
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