Nothing too hard, just putting some dishes away(her little dishes), putting her laundry in the hamper, cleaning her room. But lately she wants to do more of what I do, washing dishes,vacuuming,etc. Should I give her more resopsibilty or is this a case of monkey see/ monkey do? Should she even have chores yet? She is my first child, so I'm still clueless on some things.
2007-03-12 07:00:42 · 22 answers · asked by Amanda M 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I wouldnt call them chores, just helping. I was scrubbing my kitchen floor with a hand scrubber and my 2 1/2 year old son wanted one to "help mom clean". He loves helping me put away laundry, fold towels, and pretend vacuum with his mini-vac while I am doing it too. I think it is good to teach them to help out and make it fun when they are little. My older children take turns doing dishes every night and have their own chores. That is what makes a family and creating a sense of responsibility. Its never to young to start and I think it is great your daughter wants to help you!
2007-03-12 07:06:47 · answer #1 · answered by Tink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's never to early to start children on chores. Show her how to fold her own clothes and put them away. Let her gather the trash, from all rooms, and put in the kitchen garbage can.
You can also show her how to make her own bed.
I wouldn't trust her with the vacuuming yet - she's a bit small for that but I'm sure you have tons of small tasks she could do.
After she's done her chores, for the week, take her some place special - like a reward. Once she reaches school age - then give her an allowance.
2007-03-12 08:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We started our son on chores when he was 3. He started with putting away the silverware, picking up toys, cleaning up under the table, and disinfecting the doorknobs (Lysol). We found that a dust buster is a great way to have kids help out. My son loves it. He can clean up food dropped from the table or spot vacuum in the living room. He used to vacuum with "his" vacuum when we used the regular vacuum. We didn't give him any allowance until he was almost 4. Now he gets 50 cents a week.
If she wants to help out with extra stuff, let her. I wouldn't add it to her regular chores though. When my son helps out with my chores, I give him extra praise and make sure to thank him. When Dad comes home I make sure to tell him what a big helper I had that day -while my son is there listening.
2007-03-12 07:15:33 · answer #3 · answered by eebrs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's fine, we have 3 kids and the youngest is 3 and determined to do what and more than her siblings do. She loves to help with the dishes. I wash, she rinses etc... Simple chores they can do will help them later in life. A head start to say... have fun and best wishes.
2007-03-12 07:07:43 · answer #4 · answered by dadknows 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is good. But don't let her do anything that compromises her safety let her know that there is a lot that she can do now, because she's a "big girl" but other things she has to wait to do. This gives her the sense of taking the learning process slowly, and perfecting each thing one at a time. Then you can slowly introduce new things that will make her feel comfortable but allow for her to enjoy being a toddler.
2007-03-12 07:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by kikumatsu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, i'm a fourteen 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old female, myself. And my mom and pa divorced whilst i become 8 or 9, after years of struggling with - maximum of which I heard, yet it wasn't as undesirable as your tale sounds - so i'm additionally satisfied that they split. My mom has been courting yet another guy - who, i ought to confess, is the 1st guy she's been with for the reason that my dad - for 4 years. Scott is definitely plenty like the way you describe your fiancee. She's even informed me that she might probably say particular if he asked her to marry him, however that hasn't got here approximately yet. To an volume, i might advise provide your daughters some area. At that age, just about each little thing can seem annoying. that ought to bypass whilst they get slightly extra mature. yet whilst they are asserting that this is nice for them to be advise to him using fact they are childrens, and that it would not be ok for him to using fact he's an grownup, remind them that it will no longer be that long till they are adults. Time flies via faster and faster, and via the time they comprehend they have been being bitches to him for no reason, he will possibly no longer provide them the possibility to convey regret. And remind them how plenty worse it must be. via the sounds of it, their father become plenty worse. try asking them in the event that they had particularly you nonetheless be with their father or in the event that they are able to be certain that your fiancee is plenty extra useful. My guess is they had elect him. you would be able to additionally see approximately getting them to be certain a counselor. they might open as much as somebody else in the event that they think of you and your fiancee won't be attentive to what they mentioned. Sorry that's all the advise i will provide. wish I helped slightly. good success.
2016-11-24 22:38:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old has 3 chores (my seven year old has seven chores, etc). They are: cleaning her room (I still help her a little, giving direction, but she mostly does it alone), setting the table, and putting all the cushions and blankets away in the tv room before bed everynight. (my kids always get out a bunch for watching tv, making forts, etc).
2007-03-12 07:19:35 · answer #7 · answered by toomanycommercials 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, let me say I think that is GREAT! I hope my son is interested in doing his own thing at her age! If she can handle more, I'd let her, who cares why she wants to do them. I think this is a good age to start teaching them things around the house. She probably likes helping her mommy. Just don't get mad at her if she does it "wrong". I remember when I got my first job and moved out on my own. My parents were the "let kids be kids and enjoy their childhood" types. I was so clueless about taking care of myself and my house it was sad. My manager at work had to show me how to mop! I had never done it.
2007-03-12 07:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definately invest in a toy vacuum, and those swiffer dusters that are on a handle. My daughter LOVES to dust, and those things do not drop one ounce of dust if she decides to dance while dusting. :)
It also helps to have your daughters dishes close to the kitchen... like if she has a kitchen set put it in view of the big kitchen. That way, when you're doing dishes, she can do hers. My daughter LOVED that, she'd wash away in her sink while I was scrubbing away in mine! It made dishes for me a lot more fun too lol.
2007-03-12 13:30:09 · answer #9 · answered by * 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chores is wonderful at her age. If she seems interested with things that you are doing around the house then let her get involved.
My 3 1/2 year old: (mostly with my help)
"makes bed"
Cleans room
sweeps
dusts
picks up toys.
puts away dishes
Puts dirty clothes in the washing machine/dryer
Puts lining in garbage.
My 16 month old: (with my help)
puts toys away
puts dirty dishes in sink
2007-03-12 07:07:49 · answer #10 · answered by TRUE PATRIOT 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋