Car Chores For Kids by Age
Car chores for kids are a natural. They do help muck up the family ride, after all. So why shouldn't they help clean it?
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. Some of these chores need to be done each day, others once a week, and still others once a month or even less frequently.
Here's a list of which tasks kids can generally do by which age to care for and clean the family car.
Car Chores for Kids Ages 2 and Under:
- Take the road toys he brought with him inside the house.
Ages 3 to 5:
The previous chore, plus:
- Take his backpack inside.
Ages 6 to 9:
The previous chores, plus:
- Pick up trash in the car and empty the bag
- Vacuum the car with help, depending on the machine's height and weight
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.
Ages 14 to 17:
The previous chores, plus:
- Wash the car's undercarriage each spring
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