Below is a list of age appropriate chores according to parenting experts.
Toddlers (ages 2-3)
Put away toys
Unload the dishwasher (plastic cups and plates etc not china or glass)
Do the dusting with a feather duster
Collect dirty clothes
Help move clothes from washing machine to tumble dryer
Make their bed
Wipe down tables and work surfaces
Preschooler (4-5)
All previous chores
Load the dishwasher
vacuum chairs/cushions
Take out recycling
Set the dinner table
Clear table
Wash dishes (with supervision)
Clean windows
Wipe out sinks
Match socks
Fold towels
Pull up weeds
Water indoor plants
Feed pets
Children aged between 6 and 8
All previous chores
Help prep meals (peel potatoes, chop veg)
Peg out laundry
Sweep
Vacuum all areas including stairs
Put bins out with supervision
Fold laundry
Water garden
Wash the car
Children aged between 9 and 11
All previous chores
Make simple meals unsupervised
Wash, dry and sort clothes
Clean toilet and bath
Mop floors
Clean out pets
Walk and wash dog
Children aged between 12 and 14
All previous chores
Bleach surfaces
Make full meals for the family
Clean out fridge
Iron clothes
Cut the grass
Supervise younger siblings with their chores
Children 14+
All previous chores
Help with Family budgeting
Babysit for younger siblings
Write shopping lists
Do weekly shop
Trim hedges
Help with decorating
Are these chores accurate for your child, if not would you consider allowing your child or children to do more around the house, if not why not? Let us know your views in the comments section.
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