You can use a two-step strategy. The first step is two use the CLeaR Method (see Raise Your Kids without Raising Your Voice for details): go into his room in the morning, hand him his laundry to put in the basket and say, with a big smile on your face, "Oh, you're putting you're clothes in the laundry basket! That's great! Very helpful of you." Then give him a kiss on the cheek or mention that you have a breakfast treat waiting for him (make sure you have it ready beforehand - something really special). Do this for a few days in a row and see if that cures his "forgetfulness." If it doesn't, move on to step 2: the 2X-Rule. Tell him that from now on, when the laundry is left on the floor, such & such consequence will occur. Name the specific consequence. Use whatever you pick for about a week and note whether the behavior is improving - if not, change the consequence and continue. Keep it up until you find "the right priced ticket."  Sarah Chana