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My 18 Month Old Granddaughters First Cleaning Lesson

@velvet53 (22528)

Palisade, Colorado

August 15, 2017 11:27pm CST

I stopped by my sons today and Madison was just finishing up her supper. When she got done her mom cleaned her up with hand wipers. I asked for them and handed one to Madison. I took the other one and started wiping down the table. I told Madison to help me clean the table. She lit right into it. We took her out of her chair and by now she had to rags in her hand. I took her over to the sliding glass door and showed her how to wipe it down. When I left she was busy wiping down the floor. I figured I had caused enough commotion for one day so I left. I will be teaching her a lot more lessons when I can.

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@AmbiePam (85259)

• United States

16 Aug 17

Isn't it funny how kids love to help when they are small, but as teenagers most try to get out of it?

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

Yes it is. There are three older siblings in the house that does their best to get out of helping with things. They are not my sons children by he does his best to teach them.

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@vsai2008 (11796)

• India

16 Aug 17

The child is lucky to be learning at a young age, it would help her learn faster than peers

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

I do agree. My son just called and said she cleaned the table again tonight. Maybe I started something.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

@vsai2008 Thanks SAI V. I hope she never forgets that. I have other things in ,ind to start teaching her.

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@vsai2008 (11796)

• India

17 Aug 17

@velvet53 Hahaha she is such a good child, perfecting a task later and not forgetting about it. This surely brought a smile to my face on this boring day. You surely started something good.

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@marguicha (215148)

• Chile

16 Aug 17

Children ape everything their elders do. So it is a good idea to teach them since they are babies.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

I agree. I figure the younger they can learn something the better it is for them. It will stick with them longer and better.

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@marguicha (215148)

• Chile

16 Aug 17

@velvet53 I agree with that.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

@marguicha I am sure some people would think that I am pushing it a little early but I don't think so. I am glad that you feel the same way.

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

16 Aug 17

Kids pick up things fast when they are young.Hope she keeps learning things.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

They sure do. She likes to be busy so I think she will pick up on things real fast.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

@silvermist She likes to do things and this will help her in the future. She is so willing to do anything that I want to do and that helps.

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@silvermist (19702)

• India

17 Aug 17

@velvet53 That really is nice.Not all kids are so enthusiastic to learn.

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@just4him (305367)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

16 Aug 17

That's great she wants to help clean up.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

Thanks. I am going to have fun teaching her more.

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@acelawrites (19273)

• Philippines

16 Aug 17

It is good to teach children some home works so they can appreciate it when they grow older.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

It sure is. I am kind of making a game at it right now but I think she will soon pick it up on here own. I hope.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

19 Aug 17

@RubyHawk Oh yes. I do remember the fun I had teaching my sons to wash dishes.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

18 Aug 17

@velvet53 She will. My grands thought it was fun to wash dishes.

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@jstory07 (134232)

• Roseburg, Oregon

16 Aug 17

They are never to young to learn to clean. She sounds really cute.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

I agree. She is a pistol and always wants to be doing something. Reminds me of her dad.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

17 Aug 17

That is a super idea to do this with your grand child.Keeps her busy and teaches her some of the lifeskills that she will need.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

Thanks, Marlina. That is just what I plan to do.

@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

16 Aug 17

The younger they are the faster they learn, it's good to teach those little things to your granddaughter.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

@LadyDuck I agree. I am very happy how my son works with his daughter. He is gentle and loving but he does make her mind. He reads to her every night, dances with her, things like that.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

Thanks Anna. I just want her growing up knowing how to do different things besides being nosey and watching t v.

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@LadyDuck (457249)

• Switzerland

17 Aug 17

@velvet53 This is a very good thing, too many parents do not spend enough time to teach the right things.

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@andriaperry (116860)

• Anniston, Alabama

16 Aug 17

Good idea, that is how I trained the children in my car, when they were babies.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

I figure she is old enough to learn. I started teaching my sons and many day care children when they were her age. It never hurts to start young as you well know.

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@RubyHawk (99425)

• Atlanta, Georgia

18 Aug 17

You can't start teaching children too early. Her mom might thank you when granddaughter takes on chores.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

18 Aug 17

I hope she does. I could tell stories about her mom but you probably know where I would be going by making this comment.

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@ilocosboy (45157)

• Philippines

16 Aug 17

Its good start teaching the liitle kids cleaning when they are still young.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

16 Aug 17

I think it is too. I am trying to teach her other things to and I love the way that she picks up on things so fast.

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@responsiveme (22926)

• India

16 Aug 17

How old is she? In any case since she did it she is OK to learn . Children should learn housework so that they are able to adjust when they strike out on their own...I've seen it happening a lot around me.

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@velvet53 (22528)

• Palisade, Colorado

17 Aug 17

She has to learn this stuff from more than just her dad. What are grandma's for?

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