Giving children chores (家务) to do at home can help them to play an important part in the family life. Younger children often love the chance to help with simple chores. But when they get older, they may not like to do them! What chores do children in Western countries do? You can find the answer in the following" Age Appropriate (适当的) Chores" table.
Age Appropriate Chores
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Ages |
Chores That Children Can Do |
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3~4 |
help to make the bed, feed the pets |
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4~5 |
clean the table, carry shopping things, help to cook a meal |
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6~8 |
take care of pets, take out the rubbish, fold the clothes and put them away |
|
9~12 |
help to wash the car, do the dishes, help in the garden |
|
13+ |
do their own washing, clean their rooms, clean the house |
