Photo Proof asks a family member to attach a picture when completing a chore.

It can make the finished result visible when the parent is not in the same room or when the chore is easier to review with a picture.

Use Photo Proof for selected chores. A family should not need a photo for every toothbrush, backpack, or plate placed in the sink.

Quick Start

1. Open the chore from a parent profile.
2. Turn on Photo Proof.
3. Explain what the picture should show.
4. Let the child complete the chore.
5. Add the photo during completion.
6. Review it if Parent Approval is on.
7. Approve or send the chore back with a clear reason.

When Photo Proof Helps

Photo Proof works well for chores such as:

• Make the bed
• Clean the bedroom
• Organize the desk
• Put away laundry
• Clean the pet area
• Take out trash
• Complete yard work
• Pack for an activity
• Organize a shelf

These chores have a visible result.

When Photo Proof Is Not Needed

Avoid adding proof to every small or private responsibility.

It may be unnecessary for:

• Brush teeth
• Put shoes away
• Carry dishes to the sink
• Drink water
• Complete a personal-care task
• A chore the parent sees directly

Use the least amount of control that makes the chore clear.

Explain What the Photo Should Show

Before the child completes the first occurrence, explain what belongs in the picture.

Example:

Take one picture that shows the bed made and the floor beside it clear.

Avoid asking for several pictures when one is enough.

The photo should help review the chore, not become a photography project.

The Child Completes the Chore

The child:

1. Completes the work.
2. Opens the chore.
3. Marks it complete.
4. Uses the Photo Proof option.
5. Takes or selects the picture, where supported.
6. Submits the chore.

Exact camera and gallery choices may differ between iOS and Android.

Photo Proof Without Approval

Depending on the current setup, a chore may request a photo without requiring Parent Approval.

The picture records the result while the chore moves through the normal completion flow.

Confirm current behavior before publishing exact step-by-step screenshots.

Photo Proof with Parent Approval

When both controls are on:

1. The child completes the work.
2. The child attaches the photo.
3. The chore waits for a parent.
4. The parent reviews the result.
5. The parent approves or rejects it.
6. S’mores are finalized after approval.

This combination is useful when the finished result matters and the parent is not nearby.

Approve a Clear Submission

Approve when the photo shows the agreed finish line.

Connect the approval to the work:

The desk is clear and the supplies are put away. Approved.

This helps the child understand what was successful.

Reject an Incomplete Submission

If the chore is rejected during approval, it is sent back to the assigned family member.

The child can correct the work and submit it again.

Give specific feedback:

The bed is made. Please put the clothes in the hamper and send a new photo.

The expected S’mores are not finalized until the chore is approved.

Exact photo replacement or visibility behavior after rejection should be verified.

Protect Privacy

Family photos can contain more information than expected.

Teach children to avoid including:

• Private papers
• School information
• Addresses
• Passwords
• Other family members who do not want to be photographed
• Personal or sensitive areas

Keep Photo Proof focused on the chore.

Make the Feature Feel Positive

Use language such as:

Show us the finished job.

Or:

Add a picture so we can see your work.

Avoid:

Prove that you did it.

Photo Proof should support clarity and recognition—not make every chore feel like surveillance.

Common Problems

The photo does not show the full result

Explain what the next photo should include.

The child submits an old photo

Review the family rule and use Parent Approval for that chore.

The picture is too dark or blurry

Ask for a clearer submission and keep the feedback specific.

The child forgets the photo

Add the requirement to the chore instructions.

Parents receive too many photos

Remove Photo Proof from chores that do not need it.

Common Questions

Does Photo Proof automatically approve the chore?

No. Parent Approval is a separate control.

Can a child use a picture from the gallery?

Confirm current iOS and Android behavior.

Are photos visible in Weekly View?

Confirm the current product display before publication.

What happens to the photo after rejection?

The chore returns to the family member for correction. Exact photo visibility and replacement behavior should be verified.

Should younger children use Photo Proof?

They can with help, but use it only where the picture makes the chore easier to understand or review.

Best First Action

Turn on Photo Proof for one chore where the finished result often causes disagreement.

Explain exactly what one useful picture should show.

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