{"id":3559,"date":"2010-05-19T12:46:07","date_gmt":"2010-05-19T19:46:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/mom\/?p=3559"},"modified":"2010-05-14T12:47:59","modified_gmt":"2010-05-14T19:47:59","slug":"appropriate-chores-by-age","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/mom\/?p=3559","title":{"rendered":"Appropriate Chores by Age"},"content":{"rendered":"

9 – 24 months
\n<\/strong>Putting dirty clothes in hamper.
\n“Helping” with grocery shopping (putting items in basket and on check-out counter, handing things to mom to be put away at home.)
\nCleaning with mom (give child a dust rag, child size broom, empty spray can\/windex bottle for “pretend” cleaning).
\nWatering plants (with pre-measured amounts!).
\nBeginning to help make beds – (begins with handing the pillows to mom until later).
\nYard work (helping collect trash and toys, etc.).
\nSimple errands (“bring the diaper to mommy, please,” etc.).<\/p>\n

2 – 3 years<\/strong>
\nAs language develops, requiring politeness on a regular basis (“Yes ma’am”, “No sir”, “May I please be excused”, greeting, etc.).
\nGenerally including child in every-day activities on a regular basis (cleaning, shopping, etc.).
\nMore complicated errands (“Take this towel and put it in the hamper”, etc.).
\nLaundry (beginning to help with sorting by mom handing him things to put in appropriate piles, transferring clothes from dryer to basket, etc.).
\nLearning more specific neatness qualities (putting toys in proper spots).
\nTaking his dishes to the sink and helping to clear table.
\nCarrying groceries in from car (give child one light item or a small bag).
\nGeneral errands (carrying diaper bag into meeting, carrying mom’s purse to the car, etc.).
\nSimple decision-making (“Would you like juice or milk to drink?”).
\nPut books and magazines in a rack.
\nPlace napkins, plates, and silverware on the table.
\nClean up what they drop after eating.
\nToilet training.<\/p>\n

3 -4 years<\/strong>
\nMaking bed (begins with watching mom — mom helping child — mom watching child) standards must be clear and reminders frequent.
\nKeeping room neat and taking daily responsibility for it.
\nRegular morning routine becoming established (getting dressed, cleaning room before breakfast).
\nMore complex decision-making (“Would you like to wear the blue or green pants?”).
\nBecoming “other-oriented” (drawing pictures for someone, making encouragement notes to dictate to mom, thank you notes for birthday gifts).
\nLearning to use the telephone properly.
\nEstablished and regular responsibilities (bedroom, getting the mail, emptying bathroom trash cans, etc.).
\nHelping wash the car.
\nSimple hygiene – brush teeth, wash and dry hands and face, and brush hair.
\nUndress self – dress with some help.
\nCarry boxed or canned goods from the grocery sacks to the proper shelf.<\/p>\n

4 – 5 years<\/strong>
\nTaking his laundry to designated place on laundry day.
\nSorting laundry with supervision.
\nBegin learning to fold laundry and put it away.
\nHang socks, handkerchiefs, and washcloths on a low line.
\nVacuuming\/sweeping.
\nCleaning table after meals.
\nHelping with meal preparations (learning to measure, stir and use small appliances).
\nSpread butter on sandwiches.
\nPrepare cold cereal.
\nHelp mother prepare plates of food for the family dinner.
\nMake a simple dessert (add topping to cupcakes, pour the toppings on ice cream).
\nHold the hand mixer to whip potatoes or mix up a cake.
\nSetting the table.
\nTaking out the trash.
\nHelping make decisions about meal choices, outings, time with friends, etc.
\nCarrying groceries in from the car and putting them away.
\nHelp with grocery shopping and compiling a grocery list.
\nPolish shoes and clean up afterwards.
\nFollow a schedule for feeding pets.
\nHelp do the dishes or fill the dishwasher.
\nDust the furniture.
\nShare toys with friends (practice courtesy).
\nTell parent his whereabouts before going out to play.
\nPlay without constant adult supervision and attention.
\nPolish silver.
\nPolish car.
\nSharpen pencils.<\/p>\n

5 – 6 years<\/strong>
\nUnsupervised responsibilities (making bed, washing out trash cans, etc.).
\nMore complicated meal preparations (making frozen juice, toast, scrambling eggs, cutting with blunt knife, baking).
\nMake own sandwich or simple breakfast, then clean up.
\nPour own drink.
\nPrepare the dinner table.
\nTear up lettuce for the salad.
\nHelping with younger siblings (changing diapers, helping with bath, bottle feeding, entertaining while mom is out of the room, feeding\/dressing toddler siblings).
\nLaundry (sorting, learning to use the washer\/dryer, measuring detergent,fold clean clothes and put them away.) .
\nCleaning (using cleaning supplies properly, cleaning unsupervised areas like bathtub or polishing furniture, clean mirrors and windows).
\nSons — carrying “heavy” things for mom and helping with yardwork.
\nBy this time child will begin to carry out responsibilities unasked and begin to offer help in areas parents don’t require help in.
\nMake bed and clean room.
\nDress on own and choose outfit for the day.
\nLearn to tie shoes.
\nAnswer the telephone and begin to dial the phone.
\nYardwork.
\nPay for small purchases.
\nHelp clean out the car.
\nTake out the garbage.
\nDecide how he wants to spend his share of the family entertainment fund.
\nFeed his pets and clean the living area.<\/p>\n

6 – 7 years
\n<\/strong>Simple meals prepared (making sandwiches for lunch, preparing drinks, fixing breakfast for mom and dad, preparing salad for dinner, peel vegetables).
\nRegular quiet time becoming a part of daily routine.
\nTotally unsupervised laundry responsibilities when needed.
\nIncreased responsibilities for younger siblings (dressing infants\/toddlers, entertaining them for longer periods by reading to them\/playing records, etc., helping school them).
\nLearning the purpose and beginning usage of tools (lawn mower, hand tools, etc.) and helping with home maintenance.
\nShake rugs.
\nWater plants and flowers.
\nPrepare own school lunch.
\nHelp hang clothes on the clothesline.
\nHang up own clothes in the closet.
\nGather wood for the fireplace.
\nRake leaves and weed.
\nTie own shoes.
\nCare for his own minor injuries.
\nKeep the garbage container clean.
\nClean out inside of car.
\nStraighten or clean out silverware drawer.
\nOil and care for bike.
\nTake phone messages.
\nRun errands for parents.
\nSweep and wash patio area.
\nWater the lawn.
\nWash dog or cat.
\nTrain pets.
\nTake pet for walk.
\nCarry in the grocery sacks.
\nGet self up in the morning and go to bed at night on own.
\nLearn to be polite, courteous, and to share; respect others.
\nCarry own lunch money and notes back to school.
\nLeave the bathroom in order.
\nDo simple ironing.<\/p>\n

8 – 10 years<\/strong>
\nComplete responsibility for their rooms on a daily basis (bed making, dresser drawers, closet, vacuuming, etc.).
\nUnsupervised yard work (i.e., lawn mowing, edging, clean-up, gardening).
\nMore complex meal preparations (pour and make tea, coffee, and instant drinks, using sharp instruments, baking, using appliances, beginning meal planning).
\nMore difficult cleaning projects (scrubbing kitchen floor, windows, cleaning appliances).
\nSummer jobs (lawn mowing, dog sitting, babysitting, odd jobs for vacationers).
\nFinancial planning (computing percentages for saving, tithing, offerings, gift-giving and assuming responsibility with parental oversight).
\nBeginning car maintenance (helping dad with minor repairs, learning tool usage, washing\/waxing).
\nHelp rearrange furniture. Help plan the layout.
\nRun own bathwater.
\nHelp others with their work when asked.
\nShop for and select own clothing and shoes with parent.
\nChange school clothes without being told.
\nFold blankets.
\nSew buttons and sew rips in seams.
\nClean storage room.
\nClean up animal “messes” in the yard and house.
\nCut flowers and make a centerpiece.
\nPick fruit off trees.
\nBuild a campfire, get items ready to cook out (charcoal, hamburgers).
\nPaint fence or shelves.
\nHelp write simple letters.
\nWrite thank-you notes.
\nHelp with defrosting and cleaning the refrigerator.
\nFeed the baby.
\nPolish silverware, copper, or brass items.
\nClean patio furniture.
\nWax living room furniture.
\nChange sheets and put dirty sheets in hamper.
\nBuy groceries using a list and comparative shopping.
\nCross streets unassisted.
\nKeep own appointments.
\nReceive and answer own mail.
\nWait on guests.
\nPlan own birthday.
\nSimple first aid.
\nDo neighborhood chores.
\nSew, knit, or weave (even using a sewing machine).
\nDo chores without a reminder.
\nLearn banking and to be thrifty and trustworthy.
\nHandle sums of money up to $5.00.
\nBe alone at home for short periods.
\nTake the city bus to selected destinations.
\nProper conduct when staying overnight with a friend. Pack own suitcase.
\nResponsible for personal hobby.
\nHandle self properly when in public places alone or with peers.<\/p>\n

11 – 12 years<\/strong>
\nJoin outside organizations, do assignments, and attend. Able to take responsibility as a leader.
\nPut siblings to bed and dress them.
\nClean pool and pool area.
\nRespect others’ property.
\nRun own errands.
\nMow lawn with supervision.
\nHelp Father build things and do family errands.
\nSchedule himself time for studies.
\nBuy own sweets or treats.
\nResponsible for a paper route.
\nCheck and add oil to car under supervision.<\/p>\n

13 – 15 years<\/strong>
\nDetermine how late he should stay up during the week. Also determine how late he should be out for evening gatherings (through mutual parent-child discussion and agreement).
\nResponsibility for preparing family meals.
\nSocial awareness: good health, exercise, necessary rest, correct weight, nutritious food, physical examinations.
\nAnticipate the needs of others and initiate the appropriate action.
\nAcceptance of capabilities and limitations.
\nSelf-respect or individual worth.
\nResponsibility for one’s decision.
\nMutual respect, loyalty, and honesty in the family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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