car chores for kids by age

Car chores for kids are a natural. They do help muck up the family ride, after all.

Kids can help with exterior and interior cleaning of the family car and other age appropriate chores.

So why shouldn't they help clean it - as long as the chores are age appropriate?

Getting kids to help with cleaning isn't easy, especially in the beginning.

Besides, how much help can you realistically expect from a child? The answer depends on the child's age.

Below I've listed examples of the chores that kids can generally do by certain ages.

Once a child reaches a certain skill or age level, he can generally do the car chores for kids in his age group and those for the age groups below.

Car Chores for Kids Ages 2 and Under:

• Take the road toys he brought with him inside the house.

Chores for Kids Ages 3 to 5:

The previous chore, plus:

• Take his backpack inside.

Chores for Kids Ages 6 to 9:

The previous chores, plus:

• Pick up trash in the car and empty the bag

• Vacuum out the car, with help depending on the machine's height and weight

• Help wash the car

• Wipe up spills.

Chores for Kids Ages 10 to 13:

The previous chores, plus:

• Wipe off the car's dashboard and upholstery

• Electronics patrol. Organize and return to cases all entertainment that’s been separated from its cover: CDs, DVDs, etc.
  

• Detail/dress tires.
  

Chores for Kids Ages 14 to 17:

The previous chores, plus:

• Wash the car

• Wash the car's undercarriage each spring