Benefits of doing household chores:

Chores help teach life skills:

They are young now, but they will not remain forever. Laundry, cooking, and budgeting are just a few of the skills your children will require once they leave home. These are also things that schools do not fully teach, so learning them at home is even more important.

Chores help strengthen respect:

Most of us have to leave home to fully appreciate all of our parent's hard work around the house. Our children are likely no different, but assigning them chores may help them realise this sooner. If kids are asked to clean up the house, they may become more aware of the messes they make and more respectful of the work that goes into maintaining a home.

Chores help improve time management skills:

There seem to be a million things to do in a day, and fitting it all into our schedules is difficult! Chores can help young children and teens develop good habits at a young age. Juggling school work deadlines, housework, and social lives teach them how to set priorities and manage their time, which are important skills to have in the workplace.

A child’s household chores must be based according to the age:

2-3 Years

Put the toys in the bin: Telling your child, "I bet I can put these away faster than you," will turn the chore into a game and make it more enjoyable for your child. Cleaning up toys may allow your child to walk up and down stairs or simply cross the room with a toy in their hand, which will help with their gross motor skills. They also have the opportunity to determine where things belong.

Sort clothes according to their colour: "Let's put all the whites together, all the blues together, and all the greens together" promotes sensory development in your child. Concentrate on a single colour at a time and the child will develop sensory skills. 

3-4 Years

Time to make a table: Allowing your child to follow you around the table helps them understand table manners. It also helps them understand the concept of table management, for instance, the fork is placed on top of the napkin, and the water is placed in the glass.

Close the toy containers: Reminding your child to "put the cover when you are finished" will allow them to practice opening and closing containers whenever they play. Keeping crayons, craft supplies, and small toys in small jars or storage containers is a good way to stay organised and help your child practice sorting skills.

4-5 Years

Getting ready: To assist a child in getting ready in the morning, use a visual checklist. The pictures will assist your child in developing self-care routines such as putting on pajamas, going to the bathroom, brushing teeth, and preparing for bed. This will also assist them in beginning to understand time.

Cutting off food items: Your child can cut their own food at this age. Allow them to pour, cut, and mash food as an added bonus. Your child could, for example, assist you in mashing bananas for banana bread or potatoes for mashed potatoes.

5-6 Years

Getting the snack from the fridge: Your child can get their own snack from the fridge, get the proper silverware, eat, and clean up after themselves.

Daily routine tasks: Your child can be given more independent, but still supervised, chores at this age. They are of sufficient age to feed the dog, water the plants or help with meal planning and shopping.

Household chores are beneficial for the development of children. These chores help in developing a sense of responsibility and independence among the children. They must be engaged in household activities based on their age groups.