Help in the household - why this is important for children

At the time of the big family it was no question: all family members contributed their part to the housework. Today it is no longer a matter of course that the children are also involved in the tasks within the family. There is much to be said about this.

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Often, it is simply annoying to move the child to fulfill his household tasks. Not infrequently "the child" wins and the parents take away his duties. Actually this is a pity, because by their own contribution in the family day - and even so small - children can learn a lot and develop themselves in different areas.

We belong together - help strengthens the community feeling

One of the most important lessons a child receives through the help of the household is the sense of community. When working together on a goal - in this case a clean household - the awareness and sense of responsibility gradually grows. This also has an overall effect, for example when it comes to the sibling together. By the way, the child learns what it means to be part of a team. It will not always love the duties, but gradually realize that the fulfillment of the tasks also has advantages for itself. This is the foundation stone for the future teamplayer. Always important: Praise your child, especially in small children criticism is out of place because it only acts as a demotivating. Focus on what your child has done well and overlook the lack of performance. If the child misses his job or does not feel like it, do not blame him, but encourage and motivate him and then praise him.

Sense of responsibility and self-confidence through small tasks

Responsibility is not congenital to man. This ability develops like so many others through experience. Small and easy-to-manage tasks already help small children to feel important and serious. From this feeling, the youngest will be hard at taking their responsibilities and their responsibilities. At the same time, the parents convey the message: We trust you something. This, in turn, strengthens self-esteem and self-esteem. For this development process it is crucial that the assistance does not involve "payment". For the child is not only to fulfill his tasks because it is rewarded afterwards. Against small surprises as Dankeschön is however nothing objection.

What can children expect when?

Obviously, children should never be viewed as a kind of free household aid. In order to achieve the goal of fostering child development and the community spirit, it is important that the tasks are age-appropriate. In general, the children should be praised more than blamed, even if the transferred work is not done perfectly or 100%. It is important that the child has done his best and has tried hard. Depending on the age class, the kids can take the following work:

Preschoolers: *table cover, toys in crates, clearing socks in the wardrobe

Elementary school: clean room (roughly), carry clothes in the laundry basket, pour flowers, cover the table and clear away the rubbish, bring the buns from the baker next door

Teenagers: shopping, dishwashing, cleaning shoes, vacuuming, bathing, babysitting

In general, it is not a question of artificially carrying out tasks for the child. Look closely where you really need support. The transferred jobs should fit into your daily routine and also make the child fun. New tasks, especially in the case of small children, should only be added when the responsibilities already transferred have become routines.

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