This will form a sense of accomplishment as well and let your child know that when he throws toys all over the house, he will have to pick them up. Being a slave to your children doesn t do anyone any good. Even though you may feel like it is faster to do it yourself, it teaches the child that he can pretty much destroy the place and have no consequences for his actions. If your child does not do the chore exactly the right way, fix it later when he is not looking. When your child becomes older, you may want to add on to his list of chores.
Young children can be responsible for keeping their own rooms tidy and for making their own beds.
Even if your 5 year old doesn t know how to make hospital corners, he can still make his bed to a certain degree and you can fix it later. As your child becomes old enough to understand the concepts of money, you may want to consider rewarding him with an allowance if all of his chores are done daily. Be reasonable with the number of chores you assign. Small children shouldn t be overburdened with chores and if the chore is too overwhelming, he will probably not do it at all. If you ve ever told a small child to clean a completely destroyed play room, you know what I m talking about.