2006-06-15 06:52:26 · 20 answers · asked by chunkie_cheese23 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
chores? 3. They can pull up their covers, pick up toys, dust, feed the cat, run the sweeper. Put the little devils to work!
2006-06-15 06:56:04 · answer #1 · answered by Hippie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say it depends on what the child is capable of doing. At 3 they can start to help with their rooms and some other things around the house. They can't do the dishes about then, but they can learn responsibility early by cleaning their rooms to the best of their abilities.
I was a nanny of 4 for 2 years. The kids are now 3, 5, 10, and 11. The only one that really doesn't help around the house is the 3 year old as he has severe autism, so his mental capabilities prevents him from doing most things that the others can do. He is getting better with help, but it will take a lot of time and help to get him to where he should be. He does help to pick up toys once in awhile, but not every time. That's why I mentioned it depends on the kids abilities.
2006-06-15 07:00:26 · answer #2 · answered by honey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-15 06:55:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-15 06:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by southern_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 6 year old daughter that i give chores too. She does the dishes with me a couple times a week(even if its rinsing them and putting them in the dish washer. I figured the younger they learn the better.
2006-06-15 07:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by winnie78 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can start them early (as soon as they can walk), making chores a fun me & mom/dad time. Simple things like helping pick up toys, or folding laundry(they can hand you things out of the basket). Get a sturdy step stool and let them help with dishes; what kid doesn't love to play in water?! This way, your child sees that these things are just a part of every day life and (hopefully) won't grow up thinking of them as chores. What a great way to bolster their self-esteem; it makes them feel important to help out, and teaches early on responsibility. Good Luck!
2006-06-15 07:03:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say school age. When they start even preschool they are capable of doing the dishes, and in Kindergarten, they can definitely do chores.
2006-06-15 06:58:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 5 my mom let me wash all of the plastic dishes, which I thought was great. It let me get practiced while staying safe and not being as risky as washing things like knives and glasses... :) I'm a big fan of setting an industrious example for children and then patiently involving them in the process of keeping a tidy house. I think that the earlier you let them help, the more confident they will be. Remember to teach them how to do things before expecting them to do them! :) Have fun!
2006-06-15 06:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by Wondering 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8 is a good age to get them started with chores.
2006-06-15 06:55:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chores can be done starting very young. Please put your toys away, can start at a year. If they can take things out they can put them away.
Nothing maybe done perfect. But a 3 year old can certainly pull up the blanket to make a bed and put their clothing in their dresser.
At 5 they can set the table and put the silverware in the dishwasher and then take it out and put it away.
At 3, they can be given a plastic knife to massacre vegetables to make a salad.
2006-06-15 06:57:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when they start to follow simple instrutions. Check out flylady.com some of her thoughs can be a bit too much, but i did see some task that had ages with them, like doing the dishes.
2006-06-15 07:07:39 · answer #11 · answered by carolcierniak 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋