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Appropriate Age To Include Kids In Household Chores

Appropriate domestic chores to delegate to children at different age. Encouraging your children to help out around the house in these ways make them a valuable, contributing member of the family.<br>http://www.leicester-cleaning.co.uk/domestic-cleaning-leicester.html

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Appropriate Age To Include Kids In Household Chores

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  1. Appropriate Age To Include Kids In Household Chores The question whether and when to involve children in domestic chores is debated by parents all over the world. Some say that children should have careless games all day and not be used as slaves. Others are suggesting that delegating simple tasks makes children more responsible and also they get to spare more time around mommy and daddy. Encouraging your children to help out around the house in these ways make them a valuable, contributing member of the family. Think of the self-worth & pride you are instilling in them. If you are the type of parent that wants to introduce their kid to domestic cleaning, have in mind that there certain chores appropriate for certain ages. Here are a few chore ideas for each age group. Disclaimer: Don't make your child do anything you believe he/she is not able to do! TODDLER (AGES 2-3) Pick Up Toys (show them how) Bring plate and cup to the sink after a meal Straighten covers on the bed Put dirty clothes into the hamper Wipe up spills PRESCHOOLER (AGES 4-5) All Toddler jobs Load dishes into dishwasher Help put clothes in washing machine/dryer Help put clothes away Take out recycling Make the bed Dust Feed animals Water flowers ELEMENTARY (AGES 6-8) All Preschool & Toddler Jobs Set table Wash dishes in sink Put clean clothes away on own Collect garbage around the house Put away groceries Sweep Vacuum Get mail Rake leaves Wash car OLDER ELEMENTARY (AGES 9-11) All Toddler, Preschool, & Elementary Jobs Help in meal preparation Take garbage cans to curb Clean bathroom sinks, counters, mirrors Help make/pack lunch Change sheets on bed Walk dogs Mow lawn Clean animal cages Clean toilets Shovel snow MIDDLE SCHOOL (AGES 12-14) All above chores Clean showers/tub Wash/Dry clothes Mop floors Gardening/Yard work Help supervise younger children www.leicester-cleaning.co.uk

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