As parents, we often find ourselves faced with a dilemma: want children helped us, on the other hand - experience that, loading the homework, we take away from the offspring of a carefree childhood, which is given by only time.
Reputable psychologists Bernice Grunwald, Harold Maccabi in his work "Family Counseling" give us a valuable clue: when children help their parents, they feel themselves full members of the family, learn to be independent and not to be afraid responsibility. From us, moms and dads need to show the children of how to perform a certain action, to set an example in practice, and more - only in charge of the young assistant and do not forget to thank and praise, if the child is trying to cope with the task.
3 years
The child may be asked to:
- assemble toys in a basket or in a special box under the bed;
- wash and brush their teeth brushed;
- comb;
- to undress and dress with a little help;
- to convey small products to the correct shelves in the kitchen table;
- put the books on the shelf in the closet;
- include napkins and devices at the dinner table;
- clean up his place at the table after dinner.
4 years
Child cope with these types of assistance:
- spread and make the bed;
- dust on the table and on the shelves of the cabinet;
- helping to decorate desserts (put berries or slices of fruit candy);
- load the dishes in the dishwasher or wash your dishes in the sink.
5 years
Scarce certainly be proud of yourself, if you trust:
- clean bed in the nursery;
- feed the pet and clean up after them;
- to help clean up the apartment (add and include things dusting, folding book shelf);
- tie shoelaces;
- to dress themselves and fold clothes;
- lay the table.
6 years
At this age, your doshkolenok already can:
- water the flowers;
- vacuuming the carpet;
- taking out the trash;
- walk their pet;
- collect things in the school;
- cook simple food (sandwiches, boiled eggs);
- clean boiled vegetables peeled.
7 years
First grader - already quite independent person, and this skill worth developing, offering the following order:
- independently, without reminders, wake up in the morning alarm clock;
- cook in the evening things in the morning;
- put things behind in order in the bathroom and in the toilet;
- stroking the simple things (handkerchiefs, kitchen towels);
- bathe your pet.
8-9 years
At this stage, the child becomes more skilful and his responsibilities expanded even more, so that you can entrust your child:
- to restore order in his closet;
- sew on buttons for clothes:
- clean the floor;
- to look after younger brothers and sisters;
- fill the bath itself;
- to be able to paint with a brush simple thing (door, table).
10-11 years
At this age, your child will cope with these tasks:
- change bed linen;
- laying laundry into the washing machine (to sort the laundry, fill powder and turn on the desired mode);
- cross the street on their own;
- walk-in guests and a library;
- make small purchases at the store in the list;
- be able to prepare a simple meal for the family (clear and cook potatoes, chicken breast, eggs, etc.);
- be able to provide first aid.
11-12 years
A teenager can be trusted:
- independently ride a bus;
- dispose of a small amount of money;
- do not be afraid to be alone at home;
- responsibility for their own interests;
- laid younger brothers and sisters;
- wash plate and oven;
- independently allocate time to practice.
13-17
Now the range of duties is very wide and it includes such tasks:
- prepare a meal for the whole family;
- be able to help others in the right situation;
- have a realistic idea of their ability;
- consistently implement the decision taken on their own.
