i was wondering?

Question

can you have a six year old do chores if so what is okay to give them to do.

Answer 1

mine at 6
set the table
fed the animals
put out rubbish,the recycling and then the bins (they are on wheels, if it was too heavy I would do it)
stripped the bed and taked the sheets to laundry then help make it again
clean up their toys
put their clothes in the wash
closed and opened curtains
for this they got $2 a week.
This year they are 7 so they get $2.50
this is not just for doing the jobs. They are part of the family they need to help but if you give pocket money they get to understand about money. From the pocket money they give some to the church (.10-.40c) some is put towards presents on birthdays and christmas ($2-$5 their choice lately they have been wanting to spend 4-5 dollars) they rest is for them to spend on anything but food

Answer 2

MY six year old does chores....... she sets the table for meals, she sorts the recycling, takes the garbage out, feeds the animals, empties the dish washer, makes her bed, cleans her room, sorts and folds socks, and a number of other things. Children should have chores, it teaches them responsibility, and a gives them a sense of belonging in a family unit. At the age of 6 2-3 chores per day is probably more than enough and they should be changed regularly so they do not become bored with the idea of helping out. My kids have had "chores" or been expected to help with little things since the age of 2 or 3, as they are able the difficulty level is increased. At this age they usually like to help, my 14 yr old however requires a little more prompting. LOL

Answer 3

The sooner you start them with responsibilities the better. My three year old and one year old have to pick up their toys, they help me empty the dishwasher, they put things on the stairs that need to go up to the second floor, they put things in the trash for me, they have to put all their bath toys away before they get out of the tub.

Now most children will need supervision and direction. You probably won't be able to say, go clean your room and they hop to it and half an hour later it's done. You will probably have to go with them, tell them step by step what to do, praise them as they do it, and occasionally get down there and help them.

My children do all those things, but typically only if I'm standing there guiding them through the process. Kids get overwhelmed with the details, but they will do if you have expectations, give praise, always follow through with your threats (if you say no tv if you don't pick up your toys...then make absolutely sure you keep that promise...or they will no you are full of hot air).

I would even consider a small allowance each week that they have to put in a piggy bank.

My mom and dad gave us chores and an allowance. Mom kept a chart that kept track of when we did our chores the first time we were asked. If we did our daily chore the first time three days out of five, we got three dollars. To make it really inticing she helped us pick out something from a flyer or magazine that we really wanted. She pasted it to our chart, and kept a running total so we could see how close we were getting to our goal.

She also would sometimes lend us money if we wanted something really bad and didn't have enough money...She also put that loan on the chart and subtracted the agreed upon sum from our allowance every week until it was paid off.

Needless to say all three of us are extremely good with money. My family swears I can stretch a dollar out of a dime.

Chores teach responsibility...They learn they have to contribute to the household, that we have to work for things, and we are people not pigs that live in a sty.

The chart helps them see their goals, keep them focused and motivated.

The allowance teaches them to save for things, that money doesn't grow on trees, that things cost money and often more than you have, and that you appreciate things more when you have to work for them.

The loans help them realize that they don't always make enough for what they want, that loans often take a long time to pay back, that we don't want to get too deep in debt or next thing we know we are paying more out than we make, and if we want more we have to make more and work more.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

HELL YEA!!!! my 3 year old does chores, i absolutely think its rediculous, to say, "my child is too young to do things around the house" not to brag, but my son cleans his room, makes his bed, helps with the silverware after i take the knives out, he helps folds the towels, he picks up all the dirty clothes in the bathroom and puts them into the dirty clothes, helps with the cleaning of the living room.... i mean he really helps out but i also pay that little mess! lol 3 dollars a week.... he gets paid more than i do an hour! haha

Answer 5

I don't think it is ever too soon to start teaching a child to "pitch in" and help. It teaches them responsibility and gives them great pride in being able to help. Make a big deal out of it, what a big kid they are getting to be and how much it helps you. You can have him/her empty the wastebaskets, help set the table, help you put laundry in the washer or out of the dryer. Keep in mind that at least a first they might need a little help and don't be picky about the details (may not be exactly like you do it), but it's a GREAT start.

Answer 6

most kids that age love to do chores because it makes them feel like they are a big shot helping out mom or dad..of course they can clean up their room and throw their laundry in the hamper...but what i mean by chores is not like...raking the yard and doing laundry!....it could be to help around dinner time...setting up the plates..or clearing the table off and then helping you to dry maybe and put away the non breakables....it could be with helping to sort the laundry or helping you fold them....get the drift..it's more of a "helper" than a slave!!!...it makes them feel part of the "team" and helps to make them feel more independent as they get older and try to figure out that part of life...it's the little accomplishments in life that build bigger and better ones...

Answer 7

YES!! of course you can have a six year old do chores! tell her to pick up her toys after she plays with them or tell her to clean her room entirely with SOME of your help. as she gets older gradually cut back on the amount of help you give your child. trry cleaning one section of the room at a time

Answer 8

Of course, I did simple chores, like dust, pick up all of my things, help seperate and fold the laundry, make my bed, or put away the silverware in the dishwaser. Just don't give her/him any heavy or hard chores, like vaccuming, scrubbing, etc.

Answer 9

My oldest son is 6 years old and i have him do chores around the house, but also HE LOVES to do anything he can for me around the house. But he is old enough to get some chores to do around the house.

What chores, I dont know. like i said before, my son will do ANYTHING around the house or outside. As long as it aint cooking or mowing the lawn or anything to do with dangerous things, I think any household chore is open to do

Answer 10

Yes!!!! Chores teach them to be responsible!
They can set the table, clear the table, help seperate laundry, wipe down sinks, dust, make their bed, put away their toys, help wash car, feed a pet, fold towels =. oh so much more!!
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