Is there a chart that lists all the age-appropriate chores for children?
A. There is an excellent book that addresses the issue of teaching children about being responsible and helping in the family. The title is “Pick Up Your Socks” by Elizabeth Crary. Go to the Bookstore for more information about this book. There is a chart on page 51 that outline which chores children should be able to accomplish and at which ages. It also tells whether they will need help, will need reminding or supervision, or can do it without supervision. There are very few if any chores that a 2 year old can accomplish without help or supervision. Six year olds can probably do the following with help: brush teeth, bathe self, pick up belongings, put dirty clothes away, hang up clean clothes, make bed, tidy room, wipe spills, vacuum floors, take out trash, care for pet, do laundry, set table, fix snack. They can do the following with reminding or supervision: dress self. Remember that any time you introduce a chore you must take time to teach them how to do it. They will not be able
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