What age do you start teaching your kids responsiblitys??

Question

cause look at my 360 their is a cute pic of my daughter she is 3 and she was vacumning...she thought it was alot of fun!

my daughters jobs are putting things in the trash or putting things in the hamper..cleaning up her toys..or putting the phone back where it belongs..she gets really excited when i let her help me..its so cute!

Answer 1

From as soon as possible, but obviously at a level they can understand.

Added on bit
Sorry, that wasn't a great answer. As an example, as soon as they can walk, they can start putting toys in the toybox, or taking their clothes to the washing basket. It's a gradual process.

Answer 2

My theory is if they are old enough to walk then they are old enough to start being resposible! They can pick up their toys and put them in the toybox, put stuff in the trash for you, bring you something, etc...! I have 6 kids and have tried to make them be as independant as they can from day 1; my 11 year old son knows how to cook some and I'm teaching him more! I think it's great your teaching your daughter to be responsible and independant! Good job.

Answer 3

I don't expect my daughter to do dishes or anything(she is 2) but once she wrote all over the wall, and I gave her a cloth and asked her to clean it, she actually had fun doing it. I ended up cleaning the wall properly afterwards but I just Iet her know she should tidy up her mess. So my answer would be around the age of 2.

Answer 4

As soon as they understand what you want them to do. They love to help around the house. My 2 year old puts her dishes in the sink, puts the forks on the table, throws out garbage, puts her clothes in the laundry, and helps to clean up the toys. Good job - mom

Answer 5

Yea, about 2.5 to 3 once they are able to do things, start now, be positive. Try not to say NO too often, direct things in a positive tone but be firm and require jobs get finished. Best of luck. Don't forget to be firm.

Answer 6

a baby ought to the way in which to swim once attainable. Even a clean born infant would properly study to swim. even if the highschool would not require training it is serious to be able to swim. i became taught at an noticeably youthful age and am grateful for it each and every time i'm getting close to a pool or water.

Answer 7

that is great, i think that is a great way to begin, you are doing a wonderful job, a lot of parents think it's too young but i think whenever you can start you should, kids love to help anyway, and they feel proud when they do, you could have her set the table now, thats always so cute, my oldest is 16 and i don't have to tell him to clean up after himself because he has always had to, it makes it easyer on us parents in the long run

Answer 8

ASAP, my kids were helping me out at the age of 2. It is very cute! Take LOTS of pics! Good for you to start your daughter early. I hope more parents take your example.

Answer 9

As soon as they seem able to understand. My nephew is 16 months and already learing to clean up after himself and keep his room/house somewhat clean. He is a little hesitant, but he understands concequences. Some kids learn faster than others. Don't rush your kids but don't be afraid to try. Start out giving them small responsibilities, not pets. Start out with things that won't be awful if they mess up!

Answer 10

Birth.

Even at the age of 12 months, my son was responsible for helping clean up his toys.