This week's challenge was chores.
I've heard the question many times. "How old should your kids be when you start giving them chores?" And honestly, I think if you're asking that question, it's too late. Kids should start pitching in as soon as they're able. Whether it's running a piece of paper to the trash can or putting some blocks back in their bucket, even tiny toddlers can be great little helpers.
With frequent clean-ups required by our house being on the market. my three boys have really taken responsibility for their bedroom. Let's face it. Parents can't do it all when they only get a couple hours notice. Am I right?
To make it easy on them, I have broken down their room cleaning process into three easy steps. Make beds, put toys/books into basket/onto shelves, and put clothes in the hamper.
It helps that my six year old is a wee bit of slave driver to the younger two. But more than anything, what really motivates them to help around the house is the pride they feel when they are praised and thanked for their efforts. I make sure they really know how much of a help they are to their daddy and me.
How about you? How do you handle chores at your house? Do you use a reward system? Do you let the children pick their own jobs? Or would you rather just do it all yourself to make sure it actually gets done?
Show&Tell your chore tips, tricks, ideas and stories in a post and leave your link here to share your marbles of chore wisdom!
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2 comments:
My son is 10 (11 tomorrow) and he has to keep his room clean which includes floor picked up, bed made, clothes in hamper. He is also responsible for taking out the trash and recycling each week and emptying the trash throughout the house. I always have to remind him to do these things. He must complete the chores in order to have video game playing time so it works out for us.
My oldest is 2.5, but he helps pick up the house and loves to help with everything right now anyways.
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