He became very easily frustrated by the things on the toddler list. When my 10 yr old was 2, I started him out with some chores. I am grateful that my mom gave me chores and taught me to be self-sufficient as opposed to raising a spoiled, over-grown child. Years ago, when I went to college I was amazed at how many kids could not do so many basic things like cook an egg or clean a toilet. I’d be more worried if I raised kids who were completely helpless and expected other people to clean up after them. I am not worried about them ending up on some therapist’s couch complaining about how that deprived them of their childhood. My kids probably don’t average any more than 20 minutes a day on chores and picking up after themselves. Kids don’t need to spend all day cleaning to do a couple of chores each day. I’d come home from school, do my homework and a couple of chores and I still had plenty of time to play with my friends or whatever. I always had chores growing up and never felt like I missed out on anything. Do we really need to raise a generation of kids who can’t take care of themselves? Children should learn how to do all of these things before they leave home. It’s always amazing to me when people are against children learning how to help out. Learn to trust your kids a touch more, supervise them, and you will be amazed at what they can do. The only reason he ever uses plastic “kid” dishes at snacks and stuff is because he likes the Buzz Lightyear and Cars dishes his grandmother got him for Christmas. He’s been using glass entirely at dinner ever since he was out of babyhood enough to know not to throw his plate to the ground. Guess you’d be shocked to know that he uses glass mugs,cups, and plates too! And can you guess how many he’s broken? Absolutely zero. My 2 yr old has been clearing the table and helped unload and load the dishwasher- and he’s never broken anything. And the big deal from people about cleaning toilets? Why is it such a big deal like its the worst job ever? It takes all of five minutes, its not like you have to spend an hour with your arm inside the stupid toilet. How can a kid learn if you don’t care to teach them? My kids do stuff like this all the time, and I don’t care if it isn’t perfect.I’d rather them learn to start to contribute and clean up. If you think it isn’t worth it to take the time to supervise a child and then “do it right” if it isn’t good enough, I think you are a lazy parent.
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