To teach and accustom children to certain household chores takes time and requires a lot of patience on the part of the parents. A child who knows how to play a game on the computer is also able to do many household chores that are appropriate for his age. Their ability is much greater than parents think, so it is recommended that at any age it is properly included in household chores.
It's important, to explain to him step by step as a parent and you show how to tackle individual tasks, at the beginning of course it is best through a joint game. Later, he will be able to do this on his own, you will only watch him from afar and, of course, praise and reward him - but not with sweets and toys, but with some activity that your child likes.
When exactly is the right time to involve children in household chores?
It is recommended to get them used to cleaning and tidying up from a young age, as there is no need to spare them for such simple things. If you're still wondering what your child can do, here's a short list that roughly shows what tasks are appropriate for their age.
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Children 2-3 years old can help with:
- tidying up toys
- prepare pet food
- putting dirty clothes in the laundry basket
- wiping up spilled liquid
- dusting
- stacking books or magazines
- choosing clothes and getting dressed
Children aged 4-5 years:
- they make their bed
- they empty the trash can
- they bring the mail
- they wipe the table
- they pull the weeds
- they use a lighter vacuum cleaner and vacuum the crumbs
- they water the flowers
- they help clean the dishes from the dishwasher
Children aged 6-7 years:
- they separate the laundry
- they clean the floor
- take care of personal hygiene
- prepare the dining table
- they pick up and sweep the leaves in the garden
- they clean their room
Age 8-9 years:
- put dishes in and out of the dishwasher
- they put away the food bought in the store
- they vacuum the floor
- they help prepare meals
- they prepare their own lunch
- put their dirty clothes in the laundry basket
- they prepare a bath or take a shower themselves
- they prepare their own breakfast
- they peel the vegetables
- they cook simple dishes (toast bread, eggs)
- they wash the floor
- they take the dog for a walk
Children 10-11 years:
- They clean the bathroom
- They prepare simple meals
- They do household chores with minimal parental supervision
What can your children do?!
