Kids Chores Monthly by Age
Kids Chores Monthly By Age: A Simple Guide to Age-Appropriate Home Chores.
How
much can you reasonably expect a child to help out with at home given her age?
Within each category, I've listed appropriate chores for each age group. Remember, the age recommendations are just that, recommendations.
Your tidy 11-year-old who has been cleaning his room since age 2 can probably tackle some of the chores listed for teenagers if safety isn't an issue.
Conversely, if you've been the maid for your 13-year-old since she was born, you might have to start her off with some of the simpler chores recommended for younger children.
Once a child reaches a certain skill or age level, he can generally do the chores for his age group and those for the age groups below.
Ages 3 to 5:
- Sweep the garage floor with a push broom.
Ages 6 to 9:
Previous chore, plus:
- Wipe smudges from walls and doors.
Ages 10 to 13:
Previous chores, plus:
- Clean bedroom closets.
- Wash out kitchen trash container and surrounding area.
- Vacuum furniture.
- Wipe leather furniture with a soft cloth.
- Clean windows.
- Clean miniblinds.
- Help clean the garage.
Ages 14 to 17:
Previous chores, plus:
- Organize closets.
- Dust the ceiling lights, light fixtures.
- Wipe down walls.
- Disinfect the sink and drain.
- Sew on buttons and mend torn clothes.
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About the Author
Tara Aronson is a native Californian. Having grown up in San Diego, she studied journalism and Spanish to pursue a career in newspaper writing. Tara, whose three children - Chris, Lyndsay, and Payne - are the light of her life, now lives and writes in Los Angeles. She also regularly appears on television news programs throughout the U.S.
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