I've got 2 teenagers (and one 12yr old) and I've just read them your suggested list and they were horrified. They (and I) think its really harsh and they didn't think your house sounds like much fun to live in.

I agree that children need to participate in household chores - after all they live in the house too but at this age I'd much rather they concentrated on studying than housework.

We have a weekly roster drawn up that includes all of us (2 adults, 3 children) and everyone has a job to do each day. They had a say in choosing which job they wanted per day and no-one has sole responsibility for a job (we all have to pick up the dog poo over the week!!)

I don't pay them for helping round the house but I do pay for everything they need. If they want something we negotiate (usually involves them helping cook dinner during the week before or hosing off the gutters).