The opportunities to teach children responsibility are endless — every task , whether small or large , is a building block to teaching a child responsibility . Helping your child learn personal responsibility is an essential aspect of discipleship that will bear fruit in your child ’ s life and be a blessing to others . How can you help your child learn personal responsibility starting today ? ■
Suggestions for Age-Appropriate Tasks to Teach Responsibility
Determine how much responsibility your child is ready to handle based on his or her maturity level . Some of these tasks may require supervision .
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2-3
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4-5
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6-8
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9-12
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13-18
• Pick up toys and books .
• Dust with socks on their hands .
• Help make the bed .
• Put dirty clothes in the hamper .
• Help feed pets .
• Put away toys after playing .
• Water plants .
• Help with preparing food .
• Help with putting away groceries .
• Help with setting and clearing the table .
• Take care of pets .
• Sort and put away laundry .
• Take out the trash .
• Keep their room clean .
• Sweep floors .
• Vacuum floors .
• Load and unload the dishwasher .
• Help prepare simple meals .
• Operate the washer and dryer .
• Clean the bathroom .
• Prepare meals for self and the family .
• Mow the lawn and do other yard work .
• Deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms .
• Wash and vacuum the car .
• Shop for groceries and other essentials .
Dr . Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation . He served as a pastor for nearly 20 years , serves on the board of Awana , and helps to provide leadership to the Christian Grandparent Network . He holds a Ph . D . from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary . He is the author of Biblical Grandparenting , Preparing Children for Marriage , Biblical Worldview , and 50 Things Every Child Needs to Know Before Leaving Home . Josh is married to Jen , and they have five children . Josh blogs at GospelShaped Family . com .
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