Many parents find that their little ones are not mature enough to perform household duties or that such tasks will destroy their childhood and reduce the time for play. Unfortunately, it is very wrong because since early age children should learn to help and realize that mom is not the only person responsible for the care of the home.
Through commitments, the child learns responsibility and feels that it is important and useful. Also, this makes it easier for the parents to grow a child that is not spoiled.
Strategically, include your child in the daily care of your home. Depending on their age, these are obligations that it can fulfill:
1-2 Years Old
After blowing its first birthday candle teach your little one to:
* Assist in collecting its toys;
* Put the dirty clothes in the basket;
* Help with cleaning up the mess it made;
* Ask it to bring you a specific item as shoes, toys, clothes etc.
If the child wants to help in another domestic obligation, and it poses no danger to it, let it help. Even if it means you will lose twice as much time in completing it.
2-3 Years Old
At this age, a child can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* Wiping off spilled tea, juice or other liquids;
* Collecting its toys and picture books;
* Putting cutlery in the dishwasher;
* Taking its dish from the table to the sink after a meal;
* Putting napkins while setting the table;
* Helping in fixing the bed;
* Helping with the feeding of pets;
* Hanging a towel or clothes on hangers;
* Pouring water in a glass from a small jug or bottle;
* Putting dry clothes to a particular place;
* Folding small towels.
3-4 Years Old
Between 3 and 4 years old child can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* Wiping dust from the furniture;
* Putting folded clothes into place;
* It can help in removing the plates and utensils from the dishwasher;
* Helps with recycling;
* Dresses without your help.
4-6 Years Old
At the age of 4 to 6 years, a child can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* Makes its bed;
* Cleans the table after a meal;
* Pulls herbs from the garden;
* Waters the flowers;
* Washes plastic dishes in the sink;
* Makes his meal with cereal and milk;
* It helps in making other meals;
* Sorts laundered socks;
* Feeds the pets;
* Sorts the books on shelves;
* Sweeping the floor with a small broom.
6-8 Years Old
At this age, a child can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* It helps in cleaning the bathroom/kitchen;
* Folds dry clothes;
* Cleans the floor with joggers;
* Drys the plates with a towel;
* Answers the phone;
* From this age, you can create a schedule for housework, which you can place on the wall or on the refrigerator.
8-10 Years Old
At the age of 8 to 10 years old child can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* Washing the dishes;
* Taking care of pets;
* Preparing simple meals without assistance;
* Collecting leaves at the garden;
* Learn how to use the washing machine;
* Put wet clothes on a wire.
Over 10 Years of age
Once the child turns 10 years of age, it can perform all the above-mentioned obligations, as well as:
* Water the flowers;
* Wash the family car with adult supervision;
* Throw the trash in the container;
* Set the table for meals;
* Put grocery products at their place.
Additional tips:
Do not force your child to do anything it doesn't like. Stay with it to motivate and guide it through its obligations. Explain slowly and patiently the way how specific tasks should be run in order to make it able to copy your moves.
Do not expect perfection.
If there is a possibility, buy equipment for cleaning in small sizes, as a small broom, small cloth etc.
Do not pay your little child for the completed housework. Yes, the child needs to learn how to earn and manage the money, but not by performing duties that should be done anyway.
Please note that not all children are the same. Discover what is best for your child without having to compare it with others.
Enjoy together!
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