I make my daughter work alot. She is 7 and mops and sweeps and takes the dog out...takes garbages out, empties the dishwasher... and more. She does chores almost everyday, some paid and some are just expected. I am now pregnant and she said "wow, mom with two kids to help you clean, think how spotless this place will be!' I almost burst out laughing but caught myself. When she is ata sleepover this place is so clean. So spotless... and I realize... even with all her chores, and both of us cleaning... it is never as clean as when she is not here! How much more with her and a baby? How can one kid make so much mess... when she picks up after herself alot and does some housework too???
2007-02-10 14:54:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
That does seem puzzling doesn't it. You always realize it is your child making the mess when they are gone. I know my son makes a huge mess and he is only 19 months... my living room, dining room and kitchen have my sons mark all over it. When he goes to bed and I am picking up ... i realize that it is all his... wow... that is funny though... atleast she cleans.. but with your second child.. wow watch out... you are going to have a bigger mess on your hands and it is going to be you probably making the mess for the baby... lol goodluck and congrats
2007-02-10 15:00:22 · answer #1 · answered by sleepyincarolina 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This may seem judgemental... my oppinions often do. WHY is your 7 year old MOPPING floors? If she is doing all of this WHAT exactly are you doing? I have my children help with the housework but you seem to take it too far. Chores are good for children, but to make them (sorry but this is what you made it sound like) almost soully responsible to keep the house clean? Thats just wrong. When does she get to be a kid? Are you going to make her change diapers and take care of the baby too? Good lord, get up and do it yourself! Children are not born so that you can have servants! Poor girl! What's her name? Cinderella?
2007-02-11 03:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by autumnofserenity@sbcglobal.net 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is basically the same process as nuclear fission, spreading wildly and exponentially in all directions until the energy is released. If you are constantly picking up after her, and not encouraging and promoting neatness, it will continue indefinitely. Like any behavior, if you subsidize it you get more of it, if she has to face the consequences (such as cleaning it up!), she will learn!
2007-02-10 15:04:04 · answer #3 · answered by aynsof 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"wow, mom with two kids to help you clean, think how spotless this place will be!'
If this isn't a troll -- that was a _very_ polite way for your daughter to call you on your, er, problems.
Your seven-year-old _mops_? For chrissakes...
2007-02-11 00:10:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 07:10:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is still too young and i would'nt worry too much about her, its good that she is aware of doing chores in the house appreciate her and welcome her contributions to the house, if she does some mess then its because she is still a kid.
2007-02-10 15:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This child is my relative. I'd say she has a healthy mind and needs some clutter in her life.
2007-02-10 15:01:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is life....remember a home is a place to be lived in...and btw...a 7 year old seems to be doing a lot of work...what do you do ?
2007-02-10 15:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Smoothie, aka Mr. SmartAss 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋