Daily chores are often unsettled. After all, there is so much to do in a day: cook, wash, sew, clean … And this is just a small fraction.
For some reason, adults underestimate children in terms of help. They do not trust, they prefer to do everything on their own. But children are full-fledged helpers in household chores. Parents who begin to involve children in work early kill two birds with one stone: they free up time for themselves, and accustom the children to work. The latter is especially important.
For a child of any age, there can be a job within his powers.
Five-year-olds may well make their own bed. Of course, it's silly to hope that it will be perfect right away. No, and you need to be patient with this. Be sure to praise the baby for help and note how important it is to the family.
A small child can also put his clothes in the closet himself. At first things will lie lumpy and not where they need to be. But if you help the child and stick images of clothes that should be there on each shelf, he will cope faster. And accuracy will come with time.
Own toys can also be a field of activity for a child. And adults need to teach children how to clean them, take care of them on their own.
Kids love to water plants, feed pets. They like to feel useful, and for those who are smaller than them - doubly. This allows them to feel significant, like mom or dad. Adults are mistaken when they scold their child for a puddle of water that was formed during watering, or for spilled food for fish. The pens will soon become obedient, but the hunt to help may pass due to frequent reproaches.
In the kitchen, too, there is no helper more valuable than your own child. It is worth entrusting him with setting the table before dinner. Children like it, for them it is like a game. By the way, after eating, the child will willingly help his mother clear the table.
Older children and adolescents have even more scope for activities.
Sweeping and vacuuming an apartment, dusting, going to the store or taking out the trash - this is quite within the power of both boys and girls. The boys willingly wash the car, help their dads in the garage or in the yard without arguing. Girls can do both wash and iron some small things. All children love to cook, from small to large. Parents will appreciate how useful it is for the family later, when a delicious dinner awaits them at home. And yet, all children like to clean around the house with their parents. By the way, this is very close.
In introducing children to domestic work, the main thing is not to overdo it. There is no need to burden the child with all the burdens of household chores. You can start with one commitment, then, imperceptibly, some more will be added. It is not necessary to force, it is important to interest.
You can not neglect the help of children with the housework, especially when they offer it themselves. Children need to be taken seriously and shown respect. Then children will reckon with adults.
