They wash their own clothes.
By Barbara
@Babs0630 (487)
January 9, 2017 10:39am CST
I have 5 children ranging in ages from 12 to 18 and I make them wash their own laundry each kid gets a different day of the week. And they wash their own dishes after dinner. I do clean but I want all my kiddos reliable and to be able to do their own clothes and dishes and not have to depend on no one. Any thoughts?
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@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
9 Jan 17
I think that is wonderful. I would love it if someone would teach my brother to do that as well. Oh wait, my parents taught him to do it many years before I was born. Apparently over the years he forgot how to do it.
I do think it is imperative to teach children how to properly care for themselves. They will not always live with us ... or at least most of them won't ... and it is our responsibility as parents to give them the life skills necessary to thrive.
I do think it is imperative to teach children how to properly care for themselves. They will not always live with us ... or at least most of them won't ... and it is our responsibility as parents to give them the life skills necessary to thrive.2 people like this
@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
9 Jan 17
@Babs0630 I am the youngest by far, but somehow it is my responsibility to take care of him, even though I have my own actual children to raise.
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@Babs0630 (487)
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9 Jan 17
@purplealabaster he wld learn real quick! When my kids hit age 9 they got a rude awakening they we're like momma I needs socks! I showed them once how to use a washer lol.
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@celticeagle (161163)
• Boise, Idaho
9 Jan 17
I totally agree. Kids should pitch in and be responsible for their own clothes, dishes, etc.That's great! I bet, if they think about it later in life, they will thank you for doing this.
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@celticeagle (161163)
• Boise, Idaho
11 Jan 17
@Babs0630 ......I would use love and logic on her. She wouldn't wash off the chicken so we hd sandwiches or something like that.
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@besweet (9859)
• Ireland
9 Jan 17
It's nice that they have responsibilities and help you with the housework. Otherwise it would be impossible for you to do everything for everyone, especially since you have a big family!
I think that children should learn from a young age to take responsibility, and gradually be able to support themselves as they grow up.
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
9 Jan 17
i completely agree with this. Learns responsibility and life skills. I did this as a child, people I lived with in college didn't they didn't know how to cook.
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@rina110383 (24495)
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10 Jan 17
I admire your parenting skills. When I'll have my own children in future, I intend to do the same. Make them do chores at an early age.
@workathomefan (8957)
• Prairieville, Louisiana
12 Apr 17
They should wash their own clothes because you will pass on and they will out live you more likely.
@Happy2BeMe (99376)
• Canada
9 Jan 17
I think that is a great idea. It is good to teach them responsibility at a young age. They will thank you for the independence when they get out on their own. You are their mom, not their maid. You are doing a great job!
