If childern start working at the age of threewill it affect them?

Question

If childern start working at the age of threewill it affect them?

Answer 1

I think it depends on what you mean by 'working'....we do have child labor laws!

But if you mean picking up their own toys, etc.  Yes....it probably does affect them.  I have my kids pick up their own toys.  After meals they have to get their dishes to the sink.  I am hoping it affects them in a positive way though!  I don't think it will harm them.

Answer 2

What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger.

Troll...

Answer 3

It depends on what kind of work your child is doing. My son is 11 months and I have taught him how to take off his clothes and put them in his room, or put his toys in the toy bend. I also taught him that when he throws food on the floor how to pick it up. However he does not do and kind of work, I'm teaching him how to pick up after his self.  Please dont put your child to work that's what parents are for until kids are old enough to make that decision on their own.

Answer 4

are you talking about picking up after themselves because that can only affect them positively if done in the correct manor, but if you're talking about actual physical labor such as running machinery i hope someone reports you to cps.

Answer 5

children do not work at the age of three...

think about your question before you write it then check it before you send it on...

cheers

mystic

Answer 6

chores should start much earlier, but 3 yrs of age isn't bad.

Answer 7

A three year old can willingly help you with chores and work (say, if it was stuffing envelopes) and that would be ok if they enjoy it but if its enforced...as in expected of them for set periods of time daily....I don't think that is fair at all. Children are children and need to have freedom to play. The most they should be MADE to do is tidy up after themselves.

Having some responsibilties will be positive compared to having none.

Answer 8

if you mean like putting away toys or something, then i guess so. my friend is 2 years, i think, and he understand to put away his own stuff and to sorta clean up after himself.

it should affect them in a positive way.

Answer 9

I'm going to assume you mean chores,  if that's your intention with the question then it will affect them in a positive way.  You are teaching responsibility and independence.  After a while, you'll be surprised when they start doing it on their own.

Answer 10

Wal Mart is hiring young these days i take it.

Answer 11

i believe you should start at a young age teaching children to pick up after themselves and teaching them how to do things on thier own. if they are old enough to make a mess then they are old enough to at least understand what it means to clean it up....ex. If one of my children throw their plate of food on the floor i tell them that food belongs on the table now we have to clean this up...I then put the child on the floor and as I am cleaning it up i talk out each step im doing as they are watching...you would be surprised how much children love to clean at young ages my kids love to wipe off the table when thier done and do other lilttle jobs...starting at a young age will only teach the child that things should be kept picked up and look nice...My mother taught me at a young age and i love for things to look nice and to be clean im hoping that it works the same for my kids and they all will grow up and have lovely well kept homes

Answer 12

i make my three year old pick up her toys and things like that she throws away her own trash, shes actually obsessed with cleaning things except what i want her to. lol.  she loves to get baby wipes and clean the walls, dont ask i have no idea, of coarse i tell her no! i would never make her do that.  she actually threw a fit the other day becasue i caught her cleaning the back of my toilet!  gross, i made her stop told her thank you but you do not have to do that. she wanted to but i wouldnt let her some would think im lucky but i think thats nuts.  so yes "work" is good for them but make sure it is age appropriet.. my 17m son picks up his toys too hes actually kinda anal about it its wierd

Answer 13

Working? As what?  I think it would all depend upon what the job was. Sitting for pictures or a TV commercial as long as the guidelines were followed that should be OK but out side of something like that, what could a three year old do that would pay?

Answer 14

please dont make a three yaer old work.

Answer 15

What do you mean by working? Doing things around the house is great it teaches them Independence and life skills. Simple things like sweeping, making bed, putting toys away, helping dust and wash up. It will not effect them, it prepares them for life and teaches them to be responsible!

Answer 16

Working as in paid work or chores?? Paid work - totally wrong, but chores - its never too early to teach children to be responsible.

Answer 17

well like in a sweat shop yes, that would affect them badly...but if you give a three yr old 5-10 simple chores it can be very rewarding and a confidence builder. My four year old helps with sorting silver ware, making beds (with me) hold the dust pan, can stir something with supervision, can pick up toys, can put away some laundry, loves to fold kitchen towels, wash clothes...etc...It is really good to give them stuff to do they don't need to just sit in front of TV, they need dircetion and affirmation...out side fun is great too

Answer 18

yes in a positive manner good job mom and dad that is great parenting and if you mean around the house my 3 year old takes the clothes from the dryer and puts them away and she love's to fold towels so i reward her and do something for her like we just went to ice cream last night and then we go to the store and i let her pick out a toy we have a sheet that i put stickers on for the "Chores"  or help she does around the house it is a good thing it gives the child the feel of responisabilty  and my kids and nieces and nephews love it!It also helps me out which i love best of luck mom or dad you can do it!Keep up the good parenting!

Answer 19

Well here in China, we turned out pretty smart eh?

Answer 20

What exactly do you mean by working?

Answer 21

It will teach them responsibility. They are more cooperative at younger ages.

Answer 22

I agree with what you mean by working.if they are old enough to make a mess, they're old enough to clean a mess.We happen to have a deer processing business seasonally, my kids are 5 and 7.they both took interst my 5 year old would work for a little bit and quit (and that was ok)my 7 year old worked stamping packges writing the numbers on packages and she even had little rubber gloves sh'ed put some of the met on paper for us to wrap.she hung in there till we were done, we payed her and she ended up with alot of money.she still has 90% of it 8 months later.It taught her an awesome lesson about money and it taught he brother you have to work for what you get too.he's a much harder worker now.it's never too early for stuff like that.I just wouldn't push them when they don't wanna do it.

Answer 23

I don't mean to disrespect you or your culture, but here in the U.S. and other developed  countries have child labor laws which prohibit children from working. What country are you in?

You wouldn't happen to mean doing chores, do you? Please be more specific, and I'll get back to you.

Answer 24

Work as in household chores.  Chores that are on the 3 year olds level will teach responsibility