[MariJo7]

Originally Posted by Iveyrock

There really isn't any natural consequence of not getting chores done except doing less school, and that's certainly not ok.

No, it isn't . Could it be possible that your kids, or some of them, have realized there will be less school if they are slow with their chores? Could it be possible they are playing with it more or less consciously?

In a family where there is no home schooling and the kids have to go to ordinary school, there is no way for them to get "less school" by being extra slow with their morning chores. When the school bus comes, you have to be ready and go, chores or no chores done.

What if you change the order of the day a little. Just start with school right after the kids are clothed and ready with their breakfast. And put the chores before media time or other leisure activities. No chores done, no TV, internet or iPad. I'd most surprised if that would not have any effect.