Teach children to do housework suitable for each age

From a young age, you can teach your child to do housework suitable for each age so that the mother will be free and good.

If one day, your baby suggests helping adults do some housework, do not take that lightly because it is also a sign that he cares for everyone around. However, how should children do the work? Please join aFamilyToday Health to refer to the list of age-appropriate housework below to make your choices.

Why is it important for children to do chores?  

When assigned by you, children will feel proud and confident in their abilities. From there, you will be able to help your child understand a sense of responsibility. In addition, giving children to do housework also helps children understand how valuable jobs are in daily life.

List of chores suitable for the child's age

1. From 2 - 3 years old

Dressing up: Teach your child how to wear simple clothes such as how to pull pants, how to put hands in a shirt, how to wear a hat ... Make this a habit of your baby after bathing and before going to bed.

Animal feeding: If your family has pets, you can also leave your child responsible for feeding them at a certain time of day. Show your child how to fill the bowl with food and water and keep it in the right place.

Clean up after spilling something: Young children often spill food, water or milk. Teach your baby how to handle it when it comes to this situation. In addition, you should also have a rag in the house to use when needed.

Make the bed: Let your baby help you make the bed by putting pillows and blankets in the right place. Or you can have your child help smooth the blanket or organize the pillow neatly.

Toy cleaning: Teach your child to clean your toys after they are finished. To make things even easier, have your child a basket or a box to hold toys and tell your child that after playing, they must be placed there.

How to get diapers:  You can tell your baby where to store diapers so that each time they want a new diaper change, they will pick it up and bring it to an adult.

Clean up the dishes: When your child is finished, encourage your child to bring their own dishes to the sink.

Folding clothes: Although children still do not know how to properly fold clothes, you should still let them sit beside you and practice folding. Your baby will gradually become familiar with these actions, which is also one of the essential skills as they grow up.

Watering plants: If you plant a tree, have a small watering can ready for your child to use every day. Do not let your child water too much as this can cause the plant to die.

2. From 4–5 years old

Get dressed: At this age, you should have your child dressed themselves after bathing and before going to bed.

Take your child to the supermarket: When you go shopping, take your child with you and show him where the goods are stored and how the items are stored. Gradually, your baby will learn what to do with fresh foods like fruit or shampoo, where to put it. In addition, you can also let your child help you organize purchased foods in the refrigerator.

Car wash: Do you like playing with soap bubbles? So why not show your baby how to wash the car? This will be an activity that is both fun for children but also beneficial for parents. However, you should stand next to watch to watch, do not let your child be engrossed in play and forget the task to do.

Making the table: When it is time for the meal, you can let your child help you set the table by showing your child how to take the dishes, plates, chopsticks, spoons ... and arrange them on the table.

Watering plants: Have a watering can for your child. To make sure your child is not over watering, place small notes on the pot and write down which days to water and how much.

Helping with the kitchen: At this age, I was able to do a lot of things to help you prepare the food. However, when your baby is in the kitchen, you should keep your child away from knives and fire. Ideally, ask your child to wash the vegetables, pick them up, peel the garlic by hand ...

Sort clothes before washing: When your baby is finished bathing, you should show your child to put the clothes in the right place. If you have to sort clothes when washing, let your child help you with that.

Hang wet towels: Like the above work, every time your baby finishes bathing, instruct him to know where to hang the towel and let him do it himself. You can also have your baby walk around the house to see if there are wet towels to hang them up to quickly dry.

Washing dishes: This is also a good skill that you should teach your children to do from an early age. First, ask your child to wash a few small bowls, spoon and chopsticks first, then increase gradually as they get older. And when you leave this task to your child, stand by your side to avoid falling and injuring your child.

House sweep : Most young children love to sweep the house. So you can buy your baby a small broom and let him sweep. In addition, have your child scan for a specific area such as the living room or bedroom every day or when she has finished studying.

Sweeping yard: If you have a yard, you can also let your child sweep the yard every day. Clear out trash in the area and show how to separate trash in the bin after cleaning.

Remove the garbage bag: If from an early age, adults always say that the bag is very dirty, then when you grow up, your children will not want to throw it away even if you ask your baby. Therefore, show your baby how to properly remove the bag so that the garbage does not spill out and keep an eye on your child when they throw it away.

Sanitize your toys: Toys can become ideal places for bacteria when they are not cleaned. However, washing too many items makes you discouraged. So why not let me do this myself? If the toys are made of cotton or fabric, tell your child to put them in the washing machine, and for plastic items, you can suggest that your child wash with soap and dry in the sun afterwards.

Sorting clothes after washing: After washing and drying, you should let your child sort the clothes of family members. If your child still hasn't noticed the difference yet, have them choose their own clothes from the pile you just washed. Then, ask your child to put their clothes in the right place.

3. From 6 - 12 years old

Making the bed: From now on, I know how to make the bed voluntarily after waking up.

Prepare a simple lunch:  At this age, children can help adults with cooking. If your child is still young, you can assign them things without having to use a knife or stove. Instruct your child to make some simple dishes on their own such as making sandwiches, salads ... when hungry. If your child is a little older, you should let them get used to being exposed to knives and fire. However, you should stand by and watch for safety.

Garbage Disposal: Teach children how to close the garbage bag and take the garbage bag where they need it. If you live in an apartment building, you may need to bring a trash bag in a designated apartment building. Still living in an ordinary house, you put it in front of the house for the garbage collector to pick up. Teach your children to put trash bags in the right place. If you have to sort the trash, show your child where to put each garbage bag.

Learn simple recipes: Currently, there are many videos on the internet to teach children how to cook. You can show and choose what they want to make as well as suit their child's abilities. In addition, take your child to the supermarket so that he can choose the ingredients himself. You will have the opportunity to familiarize your child with food shopping and learn how to plan meals.

House cleaning: Depending on the age of the child, you can teach children to do housework suitable for each age such as cleaning, cleaning or vacuuming. If your baby has siblings, you should assign them appropriately so that the children do not envy each other.

Watering the plants: Show your child when to water. Also, teach your child how to recognize the weed and remove it. Once they are done with them, they can also learn how to make the garden more beautiful.

Shoe cleaning: This is one of the important tasks that you should assign your child at this point. Babies will need to learn how to wash and keep their shoes clean, especially the pairs they wear most often.

Iron clothes: Stay with your child when ironing clothes because this can lead to serious consequences if something goes wrong. Do not let your child iron things when they are still young but have to wait until they are 10 years or older before giving this task.

Also, guide your child to adjust the iron to the right temperature and other things to keep in mind when ironing. In addition, you should explain which parts of your iron should not be touched as this will cause burns. After your baby is flat, wait for the iron to cool down and put it away.

4. 13 years old and up

Iron clothes: Make sure your children follow the rules above. You should let your baby get acquainted with simple clothes such as shirts, skirts ... After that, let your child get used to more complicated outfits.

How to take care of the bicycle: If your child likes to ride a bicycle when going to school, show them how to take care of and maintain their bike, such as how to fix the tire, change the cover ...

Let your child go shopping: Have your child prepare household items as well as prepare a list of items to buy. If you feel that your child is buying inappropriate items, you should go with your child to the supermarket and teach them where to store the goods. In addition, your baby should also be instructed on how to read the product's packaging, see the production date and expiration date before buying, how to buy alternative products if they don't have the item they need. Teaching your children how to check product quality and compare prices to find the ideal product is also a good idea.

Meal preparation: At this time, children are able to prepare themselves some hungry side dishes for themselves or easy dishes in main meals. If your child asks, why not let him become a chef a few days a week?

Clean the refrigerator: On the weekends, it's a good idea to assign your child the task of rearranging the refrigerator. Show your child the steps of taking out the food from the refrigerator, considering what to keep and what to throw away ...

Things to remember when teaching children to do chores

Before assigning chores to your child, pay attention to the following:

1. Appreciate your child's efforts

When you give your child a job, don't ask for perfection. Children just need to try their best and do it by themselves. Sometimes the result may not be what you think it is, but the effort is not the outcome. If you are only concerned with perfection, you can make your child feel no longer interested in the job or he may think, "Why don't you do better by yourself?"

2. Start small for best results

Baby baby is too young, so you can't make them do it? However, let your children do chores from now on. It is not that sooner or later it is important that you assign tasks that are appropriate for the child's age. This will help your baby gain more skills. Procrastinating teaching your child to do chores can make it difficult to train your child to do things as they grow up.

3. Make chores a habit

When you have assigned tasks to your children, make them a daily routine. Children will learn to take responsibility for their work and know when to do things. If not, the child will not remember to perform it or can ask someone to do it for him.

Teaching children to do chores is a great way to help children be responsible, independent and confident. Follow them closely in their early years and let go of them when you feel they can do it on their own without you being around.