I know it's a late start but I'd like to get my children in the habit
of taking more responsibility with household chores. The kids are 8,
5, and 2. Up to this point it's been hit or miss and they only seem to
get enthused when they think they're getting money out of the deal.
What are some tips you have for getting started and keeping the ball
rolling when it comes to chores? Any tips would be appreciated!
Responses:
Subject: chores From: Theresa Date: 08 Aug 2000 11:46 PM
My experience with young children has been that they are more willing
to do chores when the adult does it with them. I know that probably
defeats your purpose in getting help around the house but it could be a
good start at least for the two year old. My daughter (22 mos.) helps
with laundry, dishes, throwing away trash and anything else she sees a
grown up do that I involve her with. Hopefully the good habits will
stick. Other children around the age of five I have been with really
got into helping me clean up too. As long as I didn't correct them for
not doing it MY way and I didn't make it take too long. Alot of praise
and telling them that their help is very important might make them feel
good about doing it.
Subject: chores From:Mutti Date: 10 Oct 2002 11:11 AM
Thank you - I've been trying to tell my sisters this for years (get
your lazy butt of the couch and do it with them!) they never did, just
sat there and yelled or spanked them... and they still complain that
their kids don't help around the house....We always helped our son with
cleaning his room since he could walk. Now at age 11 I ask him to do a
load of laundry (I always presort) he'll do a load for me, he puts his
own clothes away, and at times I'll check up on him when he's gotten
quite and then quietly open his bedroom door and he's in there cleaning
:) (- He does take after his dad after all!!! ) IT DOES WORK!!!
