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Regarding Parenting and Chores?
So I know this may seem like it includes an obvious answer, but please bear with me.
My son just recently turned 5 and I want to start teaching him about chores. The problem is that I didn't really grow up having to do much myself so I'm a little at a loss (not so much because I don't know what to do but because I have a tendency to bite off more than I can chew when I clean up). Anyone have any suggestions?
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- ms mannersLv 710 years agoFavorite Answer
I would expect a five year old to clean up after himself, and help with minor activities (like setting the table.)
I would not expect a child that age to have any major chores.
- Kathy SLv 410 years ago
It's great that you are starting to involve your son in chores. He's ready to play a daily role in helping with chores like setting the table, feeding pets, vacuuming and helping prepare meals.
One mom told me she is teaching her 5-year-old twins how to do the laundry. Although she still needs to provide some guidance, she remarked that the boys are so proud they know what buttons to push and how to do a load of laundry! Mastering new household skills builds self-confidence in children and starts building appreciation for what needs to be done to keep the household running.
At the beginning it is more work to guide him to do the chore than to just do it yourself. However, over the long run, teaching him how to do the chore will pay off.
