When your child starts walking they can pick up toy and put it back. A child in day care has structure-they know what clean up time is and they know what clean up time is at home. Sometimes the child out smarts the parent. As children get older the more challenging chore they should receive.
Ex: Age 5--Pick up room, start demonstrating to them organizational skills (they will be doing this in school as well)
Age 8-10--Sort clothes to be washed (if not start washing), wash dishes, make snacks when necessary (use microwave), feed animals
Age 10-15--Trash, clean bathroom, sweep, mop, etc...
Children need structure! School and work are structured. Parents need "me" time..... It's not being a terrible parent to have your child (notice I didn't say ask) clean their room, help with the dishes, etc. They should know there is NO play time until chores are completed. As with anything you must stick to this. A married couple should be able to have alone time. Put a movie on or offer a board game for the children to play. They should occupy themselves and not interrupt during this time. It rewards you and them in the end!
The reward comes on the weekends---->FAMILY ACTIVITIES!! (which should be done anyway so goes hand in hand)
About Me
- Stacy~~~
- I'm not a parent, not a licensed counselor, and not with child services....I decided to start this blog because I have something to say about the children and parents of the world....I've lived with children my whole life and work with children daily....I've seen parents sit back and think their child would never do the very things I will write about...Guess what! They did--that's why I have something to write about. Read up and enjoy :)
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