Instilling Responsibility Since Young
Are our children given the chance to help out and contribute to their home?
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In our family, we believe all children need to know how they are important members of the family.
And we believe, it is never too early to instill a sense of responsibility.
Return books after reading.
Place dirty laundry in the basket.
Wipe away spills.
Tidy up after play.
And in Brie’s case this morning, … she swept away the mess she created after play 🙂
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Sometimes, I get asked, ‘Did she btw clean up properly and leave the floor spotless?’
Err, no.
I mean, she is afterall 3.5 years old.
But.
To us, ‘being able to clean and sweep like adults do’ is NOT the point.
Especially, not expected of them when they are not even 5yo.
‘Being able to clean and sweep like adults do’ is NOT the pointIt is more about creating a habit since young.
An understanding and a willingness to help out and to look after their home, and to be a responsible member of the family.
(And we hope, when they are all grown-ups, they become responsible members of their own families, and the society too)
So.
Do just playfully sweep and clean up?
No.
They still do need to do things properly, as best as they can.
And then, we’ll come and help out too, when needed.
Anyway.
The habit just needs to start from the family, we think.
PS: Our intention to instill such a value is somewhat made ‘easier’ with the absense of a fulltime domestic helper at home.
