Appropriate Age To Include Kids In Household Chores

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Appropriate Age To Include Kids In Household
Chores
The question whether and when to involve children
in domestic chores is debated by parents all over
the world. Some say that children should have
careless games all day and not be used as slaves.
Others are suggesting that delegating simple
tasks makes children more responsible and also
they get to spare more time around mommy and
daddy. Encouraging your children to help out
around the house in these ways make them a
valuable, contributing member of the family.
Think of the self-worth pride you are
instilling in them. If you are the type of parent
that wants to introduce their kid to domestic
cleaning, have in mind that there certain chores
appropriate for certain ages. Here are a few
chore ideas for each age group. Disclaimer Don't
make your child do anything you believe he/she is
not able to do!
TODDLER (AGES 2-3) Pick Up Toys (show them
how) Bring plate and cup to the sink after a
meal Straighten covers on the bed Put dirty
clothes into the hamper Wipe up spills
PRESCHOOLER (AGES 4-5) All Toddler jobs Load
dishes into dishwasher Help put clothes in
washing machine/dryer Help put clothes away Take
out recycling Make the bed Dust Feed
animals Water flowers
ELEMENTARY (AGES 6-8) All Preschool Toddler
Jobs Set table Wash dishes in sink Put clean
clothes away on own Collect garbage around the
house Put away groceries Sweep Vacuum Get
mail Rake leaves Wash car
OLDER ELEMENTARY (AGES 9-11) All Toddler,
Preschool, Elementary Jobs Help in meal
preparation Take garbage cans to curb Clean
bathroom sinks, counters, mirrors Help make/pack
lunch Change sheets on bed Walk dogs Mow
lawn Clean animal cages Clean toilets Shovel snow
MIDDLE
SCHOOL
(AGES 12-14)
All above chores Clean showers/tub Wash/Dry
clothes Mop floors Gardening/Yard work Help
supervise younger children
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