And not only is it less work for you, but they also get many benefits!
Teaching children to help at home should be part of their development and daily responsibilities, of course, always aware of what activities they can do according to their age. We give you a list of the benefits they obtain and will serve them in the future.
Increase self-esteem and security
They learn about responsibilities
reaffirm their motor skills
They feel valued and as an important family member
They develop their teamwork skills
Promote organization and order in your other activities
They begin to form a healthy concept of discipline and independence
How to do it
We give you the step by step for more participative little ones:
- Choose a task according to their age, you can start with something simple like ordering their toys after playing, taking their clothes to the basket, separating toys to donate, keeping their clothes in drawers, feeding the pet, helping you set the table and clean it when finished, take your dirty plate to the kitchen, etc.
- They learn by imitation, show them first how they should.
- Praise the effort, not the result.
- In the beginning, do the homework with them or supervise them very closely to guide them.
- Do not criticize them, with practice they will improve on it.