What chores do your little ones do around the house?

hi I have my three year old son, I usually let him fix his toys, or to get towel in the cabinet, some times I asked him to get and reach me over the dust pan or the brooms. and when I am cleaning the house I also let him wipes the table and the chairs, get rags some rags out door. And he seems enjoying with what he's doing. yes, you can let them do things by themselves but be sure its not risky for them. Happy mylotting.

My girls are older now (and still don't help out as much as I'd like them too LOL well at least not without some reminders!) but, when they were young, they did help out with small chores too. Besides the more obvious picking up and putting away their own toys and such, I found they could easily handle some dusting, emptying waste baskets into the main trash can, putting newspapers into the recycling bin, feeding the dog or letting him in and out. Some of that age can also handle drying dishes or putting things in the dishwasher.

Being the 2nd born in the family of 10 children I had been trained from young to help in the daily household chores from the age of 6 to water the flowers, sweeping the floor and boiling rice. When I grow older I was asked to babysit for my younger brothers and sisters. As my mom has a phobia for tidiness and cleanliness, she always make sure that we put back books properly in the shelf when we took them out. Every morning she would swipe her fingers on the table to see whether I have dusted the table well. When mom saw dusts on her fingers I will get another scolding from her. She would lecture me everyday when the house is in a mess. I would often quarrel with my elder sister on the division of the household chores but in the end I always give in. I didn't realize the goodness of this early training that my mom has enforced on me until I am on my own. It taught me to be a house proud as my house is always spotlessly tidy and clean unlike some of my friends house. They can't keep their houses tidy which I can't even call a home but a pigsty.

My 4 year old son cleans up the playroom and the bedroom.. He loves the wii so there is no playing the wii till he cleans up.. ANd to believe it or not he does a great job. My 1 year old is still very young however I make him help me with folding laundry. He thinks its the greatest thing.

Hello livewyre, I teach my kids simple houseworks as early as 2 years old. I teach them to put their toys at the rack or from where they have taken it. In this manner,it will be easier for them to do simple things by themselves. By the age of 5 my kids can start making their beds when they woke up. Tidy up their tables(study table)put their things on the right place. By the age of 8,they can clean their own rooms already. Those were the simple things my kids can do as they grow up. Now,they can cook their own foods(simple recipe) Like boiled/fried egg,hotdog and other cold cuts and ready to cook foods. Just teach them to do their own things,keep their toys and other belonging in place. Teach them how to make their beds and arranged their clothes in the closet. Like separating the undies from socks and blouses to shorts and others. Teach them to fold their own clothes too. Those were simple houseworks and also safe ones. Have a good day always

if i have a kid. first i will give a disipline . because i think for human being first thing that must learn is disipline. if she/he have disipline he can help you doing basic things like put the things in right place and also playing in a good way for not to become a violent child.

well my daughters are not that little anymore but when they were that age, besides keeping their rooms clean, they had to sweep, dust, set the table, empty garbage cans, that sort of thing.

do all the bed chores upon waking up. they are allowed to play all day on one condition! they should pick up the mess and return everything in order after playing.

My son started loading the dishwasher, taking out the trash and even helping with the laundry at 7 years old. He was already picking up after himself, I started him helping me do that from the time he was old enough to play with his toys. It was just part of the deal. When he was 10, he started doing his own bathroom also,along with the other stuff, and then at 12, was doing his laundry and even learning to cook some. I think it's great when parents teach kids these things. They need to learn before they are grown...lol You could also let them help dust, my son did that sometimes, and just regular washing dishes with you.

For actual chores. There are actually quite a few things that your child can be doing at their age. Here are some ideas for you: 1)Water plants. Teach them how much and show them how to check the soil. 2)Empty small trash cans. If you have them in the bathroom, etc. Show your child how to gather them up then dump them in your main trash. This is a big help. 3) Vacuuming. At 8, this is a good chore to have your child do. Especially with as light weight as many of the vacuums currently are. 4) Setting the dinner table. If you really want to have family time. Sit down for dinner, have your little ones help set the table. If you are afraid of them dropping plates, set up a place where you can pre-set some of the dishes to be used for dinner, or simply when it is time set the stack on the table and have your child get started. 5) Make the bed. Okay we all know how to unmake the bed, now its time to teach how to make it. Keep it simple, if they have a comforter on the bed, chances are it will cover over the sheet, just have your child simply pull the sheet up near the pillow then cover with the comforter. Hopefully, those chores will help give you a good start. Now that I have teenagers, I can't get them to help with anything. We are at a wicked stage of development and boy..... I have to agree with those who have said it "Teenagers are walking hormones in tennis shoes." Have a good day!

Ever since he was little, I have already teached him how to put back his toys or anything he puts his hands on. Even if he was too little to remember details I always remind him because it is best to train a child when he is at a young age so he gets used to it.

I only have a step daughter and she is ten, Her dad and I have her half the time - joint custody but since she is not "mine" i don't feel right giving her chores and the only one daddy makes her do is pick up her room which usually consists of her pretending to clean it up, ahhh kids!

My oldest is 4 and she has to tidy her room, put away her laundry and she helps us use the Lysol spray and spray all the doorknobs in the house once a week. This makes her feel like she's contributing. Mind you her drawers are a mess and you have to follow her around with the spray to make sure she isn't going crazy with it but it's a start. She must also clear her dishes after her meals and either put them in the sink or on the kitchen counter. She helps me vaccum (rather I watch her push it a few times). But that's all for now. We'll add more when she's five. Hope that helps.