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What kinds of Household skills can be expected at what ages?
In asking a question about teaching knife skills, I realized I'd never seen a question about chores and household skills and what is appropriate when on Parenting SE. I did find this question in ...
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What are some age-appropriate tasks that my pre-schooler can do around the house?
My wife and I both work full time, this means when we are at home we are both quite busy with housework. This could be in the yard or inside.
As my son is an only child and he wants to spend more ...
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How do you get a primary schooler to continue doing chores when their friends don't have to?
I am reading the book P.E.T. about communicating with children and there is a question: an 11 year old asks:
“How come I have to take care of the yard and take the garbage out? Rey’s parents do not ...
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How can I get my strong-willed daughter to stop being so lazy when it comes to chores?
I have two daughters, age 8 and 10. My 10 year old is very diligent and responsible and has always done her homework, chores, etc. without any reminders or coaxing. So we have had a hard time ...
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When are my kids old enough to mow the lawn?
I'm sure this largely has to do with personality (well behaved, cautious) as it does age, but what is an appropriate age for kids to start using a push lawn mower? Or a riding mower?
