She cleaned it. I am so impressed.

Oh, I can say nightmare. I've seen my daughter's play area after some playdates. :) I think trying to get the girl into a habit of keeping it clean as she goes along is very hard for me, but probably very much what she needs. Instead of letting things slowly degrade over time, I need to provide oversight so she cleans up as she goes along. I probably need to reduce the number of toys she has, too.

[i]Hi ersmommy, wow....very responsible kid! That's cool! I have no kids but I have a friend before who shared to me that she has to motivate her kid to clean her room by giving her a dollar after! LOL![/i]

That is the same thing here. I do not clean my daughter's room because she will be 17 years old next month. I went in her room the other day though and it was a disaster in her drawers, closet, under her bed and all. I was so mad. I am constantly on her to keep her room clean because that is the way that I keep the rest of my home. I made her a list that I wanted done to that room and she got started on it. she is to finish it later today. she has done a very good job so far with it. I am proud of your little girl. They can do this if they put their minds to it. I supervise my daughter also to make sure she does it the right way and safely.

Good for your daughter! Can you teach mine! *LOL* My oldest is the type who wants her rewards before doing her work. That gets me utterly frustraited! If I say something like pick up all the dirty laundry in the bathroom and you can play on the computer for a lil bit, I get ok can I play on the computer now I promise I"ll pick the stuff up later... NO DICE GIRLIE! My 3yo on the other hand you can ask her to do a few things and she will without complaint usually. So why is it so hard for the 6yo? GRRRR!

you're sure lucky to have her ersmommy1! not all kids do appreciate their mum doing chores. and she's just 5 1/2! that is so cute. i don't have any children's yet but i have small siblings and they just give my mum a headache. haha! kids..

Be proud of your child. It is definitely admirable that she did it without whinning about it and shows a responsible human being brought up. As for you supervising, you did the right thing as well.. Apart the possibility of your child needing help, supervising children at chores at that a young age is required in case they stuble and get hit. Your child also feels better, as she knows that you would be there to help if needed, therefore has more self-confidence at what she is doing, at least until she learns how to do the job properly.

I don't have kids yet but I do watch after my younger brother and neice (who are of the same age) do their chores. Girls are easier than boys. Girls just need instructions and do their chores while boys need encouragement and clear instructions or they won't do anything at all. I love these kids, LOL!

I keep an eye on my daughter when I am having her pick something up since she is only 2. My son though is 9, so I pretty much let him do it without my supervision. Good for your daughter cleaning it all up.