Kids Summer Morning Routine - Chores, Kits and Checklists
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
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Are you looking for some kid's summer chore ideas? Do you want your children to help out around the house, but have no idea where to start? They need a summer morning routine!
This summer, my kids have to complete a "screen time checklist" routine before they can watch tablet, television or play video games. Part of their checklist includes daily chores! In order to make their chores easier, I made them some "kid chore kits"!
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I completely agree with you. My mum's amazing but I didn't lift a finger when I was at home. I literally did NOTHING but sit around and read. lol! Then I got married and moved abroad... I didn't even realise my husband was doing the laundry until I saw it PILE up. And then I realised I didn't know a thing about running a home. Talk about being thrown in the deep end. I was 21. This is when I started turning to the Internet for help doing my chores. I'm much better now 6 years later but it's still a daily battle, but I can say without a doubt I've improved so so much in the last few months since I came across your channel. ur just so real it clicks. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart :)
Zainab Nuzhan damn that sucks... but im glad you found a solution.. UA-cam can be a life saver some times 😊
+S Martinez yes it does.. But the shock of not knowing anything was the worst. I didn't know to wash dishes. didn't know I had to separate laundry before washing and ended up ruining so many clothes. I didn't know to tidy up as I go, and everything was a DISASTER when I was done.
Preach girl! ✋ I absolutely agree with you about teaching our kids responsibility. I love when you said you aren't doing it to them but FOR them 👌 They will be so thankful for the lessons when they are older! You are awesome 👏
I totally agree with you!!! it's not just the Millineals it's also Baby Boomers!!
Tammy Graves you tuber a gal in a store that is the only one ☝️ mmhh kll
I'd be doing it for you! So you don't have to do it! That's my satisfaction!
I tell my kids, "It is not my job to do it for you, it is my job as your parent to teach you how to do it for yourself".
One of my kids once said "the neighbours kids doesn't have to do jobs" and I said, "well lucky for them, when they grow up they wont know how to do the laundry".
My older kids are millenials (26 & 27) and they have a great work ethic, as do my younger kids (16 & 17). I see my role as a parent is preparing them to enter adulthood as independent, responsible, dependable people, and part of that is doing chores, cooking etc. Even as teenagers, they held part time jobs (full time during the summer) and were responsible for household chores as well participating in extra curriculars and maintaining their grades (all are/were on the honour roll). And they still had time to hang out with friends and family and sleep in on weekends!
It's refreshing to hear someone say that, because working with someone raised in that fashion is challenging and it must be very difficult if you were raised that way. Spot on!
I'm loving this format, with the chat at the end about a "deep" topic! Agree 100% that "this is what you do because you breathe." The kids are go to eat family dinner - they can help set the table. The kids are tracking dirt inside - they can help vacuum. This seems logical and important to me.
I think you were taking a big risk with the chore content, but I am so glad you did. Totally spot on. It's preparing them for adulthood as well as learning a work ethic. Great choice for the video.
Thank you!
I am so glad you shared your opinion. I am much older and I don't get this child centered culture. If you told my mom you were bored, she had a whole list of work for us to do. My husband made our boys do their own laundry and they made their beds from the time they could pull the comforter up. There is no better feeling than coming to the end of a day having completed much of your To Do list and enjoying a deep sense of accomplishment. Maybe that's why so many are bored, frustrated and even angry.
Sharon Woryn I tell my kids the same thing! If you're bored then I will give you work to do to fill your time!
"It's crap you gotta do because you breathe."
Please, please, please make this into a cutesy decorative sign I can hang in my house!!! I laughed so hard at that line!
Lol.
breemonkey1983 YES!
I would totally buy something that says that!!!
Yes please make a sign like that! I would def buy it. It can say "its not chores, its crap you gotta do because you breathe".....😂 OMG that would be so awesome to hang in my house!
That's a great idea!!!
Agreed. Structure is important. Making time for studies and chores is critical and we as parents should guide our kids in that direction. These are learned behaviors.
I love moms with your mind set! But I wouldn't have to " make time" school work, chores, bed! That would be my daily routine!
Some people may not agree with me either, but my son has muscular dystrophy and he does chores like his siblings (to a certain extent). He didn't want to be treated different so he wasn't. With his disease he should've been in a wheelchair by the age of 10, and because he stayed active he rode a bicycle, he could balance on a skate board, walk around neighborhood with his friends, and played regular recreational basketball. Doctors were amazed he was still able to function. He is 18 yrs old now and has been in a wheelchair for a year BUT he still cleans his bathroom and his room. I try to help but he insist on doing it himself. He cooks and he's going off to college and because we gave him chores and had no special treatment he has confidence to conquer the world. Sorry so long but I'm proud of the man he has become. Thanks and you're doing a great job!!
I absolutely agree with you! Chores are a gift you give your kids. They may not like it, they might even hate it. But by golly, when they go out in this world, they will have the life skill to cope with the insane amount of work and chores that we all have to do! Every day!
Agree wholeheartedly I have four sons , three with Autism and I get them to make their own lunch for school, pick up after themselves, I stack the dishwasher, etc. it's called life skills 😊
YES!!! As a millennial mom I know how much of a shock it can be when you have not been taught. We definitely need to teach our children how to live life not just love it. The yin and yang of life. The life you want and the effort to work for it. LOVE you and your videos!!!!
Thank u so much 4 actually saying it out loud! C'mon parents lets teach them youngins how life is work. U gotta work 2 live, might as well live 2 work. Stop seeing it as punishment. It's a privilege. Be thankful 4 it! 4 life, 4 the ability 2 work. It'll keep u young & healthy. Good job Mama Cas!
I agree with you 100%!!!!! You are one wise lady! It's not just the millennials. It's the generation before them , too. My generation. This is one reason I am so hooked on cleaning/organizing videos(aside from the amazing , informative, and creative content of so many of them, yours in particular) is that I was never taught how to do a blasted thing around the house! Spoiled rotten. Result: chaos. But I'm learning. Every day I'm learning. Not going to repeat the same mistakes with my kids. Thank you Cass for this video and all your videos. You're helping more than just your kids to learn how to do their chores. All of us big kids benefit too!💕
I COMPLETELY AGREE CAS!!!! SOOOOO TRUE!! My oldest is home for the summer and I completely am creating this. I will raise independent contributers to this world.
I couldn't agree with you more! My daughter is not quite 3 yet, but I already have plans about getting her to work and earn her own money and being actively involved in running the household. She will benefit from it in the long run. The other thing I am a firm believer in is service for others. I want to get her involved in helping others for no monetary reward. I think that creates strong character and work ethics. When she is older, I will definitely use these ideas. Thanks!
I totally agree, my almost 2 year old is learning to pick up her blocks and place them back into the bag. I don't want her to grow up hating chores, i want her to learn to enjoy the cleaning process and the joy that comes with having a beautifully cleaned home.
Amen! Preach on sister! My girls are adults now living on their own and they both thanked me for teaching them to cook, clean etc.
I agree. It's the parents' responsibility to teach children responsibility for themselves And others. My concept was to instill in my children that families learn and work together to grow into happy responsible adults. I'm of the theory that God gave them brains, and it's necessary for them to use it and to be thankful for everyone and everything. Thank you for the video!!!💕
I agree ☝🏻 I became a mom at early age but I've always had that mentality of helping my kids be independent and do things on their own
What a great idea! I love the list before screen time. We already only allow them have 1 hour a day of screen time, but having to do chores before hand is an added bonus!
I totally agree with you on this...i always say the biggest mistake we make as parents is feeling sorry for our children. It is hard work that teaches them how to appreciate the value of many things.
I agree with what you said. We are teaching our kids to be independent and discipline. We are helping our kids to be responsible and when they grow up and get married they are also able to help their husband/wife around the house and be a great example to their own kids. I agree 100% 😊
I try to use chores and cooking as a way to help my seven year old son's confidence. He feels like he's caring for our home and family just like mom and dad.
I love the cleaning kits for kids and I totally agree with you about getting your kids to do chores. What we're teaching them is life skills.
Amen ! We as parents have the responsibility to raise children to be productive and contributing adults.
thank you i thought i was the only one trying to show my kids to help me. i have a 10 and 5 yr old and this checklist will help me a lot.
I loved this video, I totally agree. I'm a 35 year old mum with 5 kids and all mine do work around the house, my oldest is 17 and he knows how to look after himself (including washing and ironing) more than some adults. I think it's super important.
I love this! I have a niece, she has 4 children 3 5 7 & 8 and she's having a hard time corraling the children as far as chores. this will be perfect for them. I always say, sometimes we are so busy giving kids what we didn't have that we've cut out what we did have. as far as having responsibilities and making them accountable.
I agree with you completely. The other thing I have noticed at least where I am south of the border is that no one seems to want to take responsibility for their own actions and that is going to be the demise of my country. Everything is always someone else's fault. It drives me crazy and scares me to death at the same time.
SweetDelPrepper You nailed it!
SweetDelPrepper You are SO right!
SweetDelPrepper exactly.
It's the same in my country and I'm on a dif. continent.
SweetDelPrepper well said, I also live in the U.S. and totally agree!!!!
I like this and I agree with you 100% about kids working. It is making a better generation. I have slacked here a bit so I am glad you called me out and reminded me of the good job we can do raising our children if we put more effort into it. Being a parent is a job. We have to do our part.
I definitely agree with you... My kids have family contributions daily. We are teaching them that life without self-discipline, order, and a good work ethic can make or break them as adults. I love your channel and your way of thinking!!!
I'm a millennial, And I agree with you so much Cass.
I never had to do chores at home. But I always had to with my grandparents who I spent lots of time with. Thank god!
I see some of my peers that can barely take care of themselves. Many of my friends are in their mid to late twenties living with mom and dad and spending their money on clothes, vaca, electronics, etc. There instagrams make it look like they live in paradise but it's not on their dime. I know parents want kids to have extracurriculars and to excel in school but soft skills matter.
Thank you for sharing.
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"That's just crap you gotta do because you breathe." 😂 Love it. I agree with you 100% after all they live in the house and make the majority of the mess/laundry don't they...
Legit, i went to community college with a girl who could not cook anyhing at all (Kraft dinner included), and she didnt know how to use a laundry machine... i almost passed out from shock. My oldest has had chores for a while now. Definitely helps them Cas i definitely think todays kids think the world owes them and this has become the norm. Your a rock star mom and you have real life lessons to give your kids, they will survive in todays world far better then the lazy kids.
Preach it! Yes girl! Good habits are developed from an early age. Those simple life skills are so important. Like you said, they shouldn't be learning these things when they go off to college. They need to be completely self sufficient long before then. At least when it comes to household things. Handling their finances, maintaining their living space, keeping food in the house and preparing meals, and the list goes on. Fun and screen time are not a human right. You have to work and take care of your priorities. Fun and relaxation or screen time (whatever the choice may be for kid or adult) are the reward for getting your crap done. Lol!
Cass, I swear. Your rants are my favorite part of your videos. Love you!
Where is the LOVE button???? There is so much truth to all of this!!! I love the idea of having chore bins all ready for the kids! Fabulous idea!
I totally agree with you. It's our job as parents to teach our children how to be self sufficient. To instill a good work ethic. Thanks for the great videos :)
Great video! It's really important for kids to be responsible for their space.
Hi Mrs. Clutterbug!
You are doing the right thing. Go Mom!
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I definantly agree! Kids do need to be shown (age appropriately of course) the principles of structure, discipline, responsibility, how to balance being self-sufficient, but also helpful and socially compassionate to others. [***This is a crucial step that will prepare them for the real world.] As parents we should think a little outside the box and find creative ways to put a new fun spin on chores, tasks and goal-setting accomplishments.
They will find it fun and it will become second nature in no time. 👍👍👍
Love the chore kit idea for kids!! I love letting them choose instead of constantly assigning. And YES preach on lady! Just fair warning, my kids have always had chores and way more expected from them and are GREAT workers outside the house but they still complain at home!! It never ends. They still have to do it...they just still complain!
I absolutely agree. Kids need to be taught how to take care of themselves and what life responsibilities are. Helps them become more responsible and independent adults!
Love what you had to say at the end of your video! I am asking my children to do more each day, including having them make their own lunches. I feel like it is making them act less entitled, and much more appreciative! Thanks for all the great chore list ideas too!!! I really enjoy your channel Cass, Thanks so much!!!😊
I agree too! Doing the more the better! I could easily enjoy doing everything on that chore list and would never complain
I agree with you 100%. It's to help them grow to be responsible adults, not about them being punished. We all live in the house, we all contribute. As you said, its FOR them not TO them. Thanks for the chart too. ;)
Completely agree with the chore thing! I have my 8 year old do chores, read and do workbook pages (like school material) every day before any kind of play or tv/game time! It is sooooo important to teach them early
I commented before your video was finished. Just have to say, preach it sister! Chores, chores and some more chores! I taught my oldest 2 how to do their own laundry at 12 and 15. I got sick and tired of washing clothes that were still folded!
I really liked this video!!!!! The second part is a conversation that I have on a regular basis with one of my friends who cringes at the thought of telling her kids to pick up after themselves at home in the car or otherwise. Our kids need to have life skills and if we don't start teaching them when they are young 4-5yo, they will be a mess by the time they are in their teens. Thanks for the message to all that don't get it yet.
I love you for this!! We do need to stop babying our kids and have them take some responsibilities at a young age!!! So important to teach what the little things can actually do to help them in their future! Bravo!!
Thankful that even though I am a millennial, I grew up doing chores. I got a job when I was 16 and moved out when I was 19. I'm completely independent and I am pretty sure my house is cleaner than my parents most of the time. :D
I totally agree with you Cas about having children doing chores. It is our job as parents to prepare them as they leave the nest.
I posted this on my Facebook cuz your just amazing. I don't have kids 😕 but if the Lord ever grants me kids I hope I can stick with routines like this. awesome job 👍
I super enjoyed this I just wanted to say as a young millennial I'm actually super clean and tidy with a strong work ethic as is my son now...
Totally agree with you. I see young adults who are very entitled because of what you described. My goal is that my children don't need me. That brings me peace because I know they will be ok. My kids are 19, 16, & 12. They all know how to wash laundry, cook, etc. glad you said it.
You are so right! And so smart to be making your children be responsible! Thank you!
Amen to that sister! kids need responsibilities ain't nothing free in this life. they need to become responsible adults and learn how to do simple things in life!
I am new to your channel and you bring me joy, laughter out loud and comfort. Much blessings and appreciation you are a wise soul.
if I could triple thumbs up Thai video I would. i had my son at 19, and pretty much a been a single mom since then. my son is 8 and I tried to make him do chores but I've cleaned up after him for so long. luckily it's early enough to catch a and correct.
agree!!!
RemarKably Kris 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿 GIRL!!!!! I JUST DID!
RemarKably Kris i agree with you my now 11 year old i asked him to put out the trash an he frowned up an said i dont want to touch that lol now he understand that its ok an now he helps out with putting the trash. out
Can I give this a million likes? starting today after my kids each lunch. I'm going to have them help me clean up. vacuum and all. This video is awesome. Can't wait to try this out with my 6 and 2 year old.
I always stay till the end of the video, you don't have to excuse yourself,you share things from your life, this what make you special, mom,wife, you are natural and honest i love that. keep going :) love your chanel!
One of my biggest pet peeves is when mom's feel like they have to do it all. Appointments, housework, making their husbands and kids lunch, etc. That's a recipe to be a doormat in my opinion. Husbands and children will walk all over them. I'm a SAHM of three and you better believe my kids and husband help out. I cleaned starting at age 4. My oldest sister and I did pretty much everything. My mom wasn't interested in being our friend. I don't think it's kids these days, it's parents. Parents feel the need to keep their kids and husband happy 24/7.
Same, I think that this ties along with stereotypical gender roles, people to this day still feel as if cleaning/ maintaining a home is women's work. I'll watch these vlogs with people saying their husband helped cleaned out the garage or barbecued that night so they don't have to cook. Everyone should contribute to the home and family. I don't feel that parents feel the need to keep their kids and husband happy 24/7 but sometimes no one else would do the work especially if generations in the family reinforce the ideas that women are expected to do housework.
Nichelle Rhiannon Yes, everyone must do there share, mom isn't the only one living in a home.
SaverofAnchors meh. I mean women are physically not as strong as men. That’s why men do the harder things. It works for my family. My kids have their own chores though. I like cooking and we always make a conscious effort to tell each other we appreciate whatever we do. Like when I make dinner, they always tell me they appreciate it and thank me. We all share in the laundry and picking up after ourselves. But I work 3 nights a week so I do most of the housework. We are traditional on the sense that my husband makes the final decisions. But he has to listen to what I think and give it thought. The woman is usually right tho. Haha
And you need to try your best not to say I told you so.
There needs to be some order in the family. Like in a company there’s a boss, manager, employee. It’s just people misunderstood the Bible when it says these things. And they think it’s an excuse to be domineering and disrespectful to women
But really god meant the most important thing it to do t with love. It just tells women to respect men because we forget, and men to show love because they forget. It also says if you want respect from your wife you need to show love first.
Ok now I need coffee! It’s summer vacation here now.
As much as I know I would have hated doing them, I wish I had chores as a kid. I now live alone and it was a massive learning curve when I was first on my own. I couldn't cook (still can't really), didn't know how to clean properly, just barely knew how to look after myself. Most of what I've learned has come from having to research it on the internet (you-tube is a life saver!). So, fully agree with you on this.
Nailed it!!! Kids do need to work. I so appreciated this rant at the end of the video. It spoke volumes & it reminded me that I do need to let go of some of the tasks I currently do. Thankfully the kids are still young and eager to help at ages 6.5, 3.5 & 2 :)
You nailed it Cas! ✋🏻my kids did chores and now in their 20's and just get on with the crap of generally running their homes! When my kids were 16 I "made" them get Saturday jobs! None of their friends worked and they hated it and me at the time! Now they look back and both have a good work ethic. When their friends finally got jobs after University they struggled with a lot of things, like interviews, dealing with the nut jobs colleagues and just the fact you have to go to work every week day and be on time!
I agree 100%. I need to add chores to my kids but they will whine and whine and fuss about it....but I'll stick it out and keep adding. Love the basket ideas!
Summer break just started today....it was only 2 hours before I heard "I'm bored". Chores will be a daily must for them this summer.
Cas I 100% agree, I will admit I have been very laid back with my girls when it comes to chores but lately I have been transitioning into giving them chores and having them help me more around the house and with daily things because as you said when they get older they won't know what the heck to do or how to care for themselves and Let's be honest who wants to deal with that! I don't want to give my girls a disadvantage I want to give them all the tools they need to succeed in life and that includes responsibility all around!
👐 thank you!!! I need to do more of this. it can be harder to make them do chores instead of play and watch TV and just do it yourself but your right it won't help anyone in the long run.
I totally agree. Coming from South Africa where keeping a domestic helper is very common I have decided not to, and having four kids n no experience of doing this I have to say u have been my inspiration n have been helping me every step of the way!
you and I said "that is part of life" at the same time, lol... I 100% agree with you, my mom used to do everything for us, and the off to college knowing nothing, work was hard, very hard for the first couple of years, and I think that set me back too... Now I have kids and trying to teach them to pick up after themselfs, thank you for the videos and printables, have a great summer 😘
I was one of those kids that didn't know how to do anything when I finally left the house and my husband was one that had a bunch of chores to do. with that being said. We are both are hard workers when it comes to a job but when it comes to things around the house we both have a hard time. he says his mom made him do it so he hates doing it and can't stand to do things around the house. for me its because I never had to do it when I was young so it hard for me to get in the motion of doing it. that's why I watch your videos. it give me motivation and ideas to get through all the cleaning that I never learned when I was younger. I will definitely be having my kids do chores and I'm just about to start with my 3 year old. I think the screen time check list is a wonderful idea and I could see using it for him.
I love this so simple, I give my boys jobs and they are always asking how to and what is for what, perfect way to teach them.
I couldn't agree with you more Cassie! I have a 15 year old stepson, a 6 year old, and 4 year old all boys. The 15 year old does chores here at our house and I have to constantly remind him to them. However when he gets to go to his moms house he doesn't do anything! Therefore he gets a frustrated when I have him do chores. One day he will thank me. Thanks for sharing your tips! Love them
I agree. My job as a parent is to work myself out of a job. I'm training my kids for the position of responsible adult.
I can relate because I was one of "those" kids that had everything done for me and now I don't know what I'm doing! 10 years of marriage and I have yet to have a cleaning/cooking routine! I'm a mess but watching your videos and many others give ideas and motivation! I kinda don't like that my parents didn't push me more
I agree with you about making the kids do their own
Best. Video. Ever. Yes hands down agree full heartily with you kids not having enough responsibility. Our son will be 3 soon and he has to dust, fold rags (hand towels and wash and dish rags also), make his bed, put his and his sisters dirty clothing away, put hid and his sisters dishes in the sink, clean up toys, and a few others I can't think of right now... and my 1yo has to help put toys away already
AMEN I agree with you 101%. My kids do their chores plus they know the world isn't going to hand them anything. Work & Earn what they get in life.
I agree 100%. I believe those who live in the home do their share of the work, that's just being a family.
Thank God I'm not the only one that feels this way!
I agree with your ending statements. I think the key is exposure. I try to expose my kids to LIFE and they are 15 and 17. I did not teach my kids how to cook, do laundry or make their own lunch until they were pre-teens/teens. It worked out better for me. They really learned and now they enjoy it as they move closer to getting ready for college. They appreciate learning to be independent and that is great. I always taught the basics (take it out-put it back, drop it - pick it up, open it - close it, etc). My motto has been, "Your mother doesn't work here! - She lives here." unfortunately I think every generation has SOMETHING that they do or don't do that impacts negatively the next generation and I guess this is our thing (and yes it's on parents first and foremost in my opinion). And technology - It has been making us all a little lazy. That is why I like your channel and others that challenge you to DO things.
Hi Cass, I agree with you 100%. My parents made my sister and I do chores when we were little and while we didn't like it, we knew how to take care of ourselves. It was also very satisfying to finish the chores and know we did them well. We also love going to the flea market and will use that to teach our kids how to manage their money :-)
I'm totally agree with you! I always have had chores when I was a child and when I left my parent's home I was prepared to live alone. I know some millénium who can't and sometimes I feel sorry for them.... They are not prepared for real life and every task is difficult for them. Chore is very important in children education.....
I wish I could have given your video more than one sums up. The end of the video was the best part and you are right it is the parents fault. it is a child's responsibility when they become an adult's to fix what went wrong because they are then accountable but yes this is a huge problem and I am so grateful that you have addressed it
Cassie, I love this...and I agree. I've had a chore list since I was 10, and I'm always told now that I work too much. I know no other way! My kids have chore lists, and my daughter started learning how to cook at 10. However, if there's a week they have more practice or exams, I will help them out, and they appreciate it.
Wow! I am so impressed that your kids do that. My kids are hard works outside the house but I don't think I could I have gotten them to do it. Wish you were around when my kids were little!
what an awesome idea! I was trying to figure out a routine for them so they will actually get up and get going in the morning. I totally agree about "kids these days" and that they need to do chores!
I love you so much!!!😊🤗🎈 You are so smart, and such an inspiration. I am only 12 and watch your videos so that I am prepared for adulthood and a family.
Wow! Look at you! Well, thank you so much for watching.
I'm so excited to try this out with my kids (9 y/o boy & 7 y/o girl). I think that making the caddie part is what makes it feel like they are really "helping" mommy out by cleaning and they feel important too. My daughter is at the "helpful" stage and my son is at the video gamer stage lol... I would like them to become more independent and understand that cleaning doesn't have to be frowned upon and that it actually is healthy and a good habit to have. I can truly say that when I have a clean house it makes me feel relaxed and at peace 😁
Your end rant is sooooo relevant!!! Completely agree!! This comment could be sooo long but I'll just say... YES!!!! You're so right!!
Thank you Clutterbug !! What a fantastic idea. My kids are about the same age as yours, 5, 9 and 12 yrs old. I will definitely be implementing this idea because 6 weeks of Summer Break are a terrifying thought and exactly for the reasons you mentioned 😂😂. Need to keep them from overdosing on electronic gadgets, keep them entertained as well as occupied, trying to keep the mess level below crazzyy, keeping them happy without having to spend a million bucks on new summer time toys. . it goes on. Thanks CB 😊😊 !!
I totally agree with the rant at the end. I'm 24 and I've lived on my own for 2 years and it's been so freaking hard!
Everyday i learn new things that I wish I had known before.
I don't think my parents are bad or anything like that, they're fantastic but when I lived at home I only had to take care of my bedroom and feed myself though my mum would often cook as well.
She would do all the cleaning, put dishes in the dishwasher, pack my school lunches, remind me of all my deadlines and book any appointments for me and doing those things now just doesn't come naturally and I still ask for her help a lot!
I know it's pathetic! But there are so many people I know that are older than me or the same age that are so much worse and can't do ANYTHING! I think it does need to be drummed in at an early age, 100%!
love this concept. I had to get something like this when my girls got out of school in May. I work and I'm fortunate to have my father help me babysit. But it scared me thinking of the mess and all that I would come home to. And a to do list and baskets is really helping us this summer in keeping our home tidy.
Totally agree, we are training our kids to be great adults in the future
What you are saying is completely right !! And amazing idea with the chores list , you can make a list with stuff like read 5 pages of a book , learn to make something ... etc
My daughter is given a new chore each birthday. She makes her bed, does the dishes, dusts, organizes her room, declutters and does her own laundry. She is also helping to cook and I expect her to make dinner for the family in about 1 year. The whole reason I do this is because I want her to be a successful adult who can live on her own. No need to come back and live at home when she is grown. Parents today want to be their kids friends and it is going to be a burden on them when the kids don't move out. So hell yah to chores!!!!!
I did something similar with the checklist for my kids last year and it works great. I even kept it throughout the year for the weekends. I like the kit idea tho cuz it really gets them to be fully independent. 👍🏻I agree with teaching our kids to do things for themselves.
I do agree when I left my mums house to live on my own was a shock to the system but I do love cleaning now and I watch all cleaning videos! But I do wish my mum had of been more stricter when I was younger she always did everything for me so I never learnt anything so now my little boy who is 3 I'm starting to get him to tidy his own toys n he always wants to help me clean! And wants to help me cook! So glad he's learning x