My son is about to turn 7,is he old enugh for chores?

Question

And if he is what kind of chores can he do?

Answer 1

Heck yes, my 8 year old has been making his bed for a couple years now and cleaning his room.

He also:

Dusts

windexes mirrors and windows

and is responsible for his sink

feeds the dog

sets the table

carries dishes to the sink

Answer 2

oh yah he should have been doing chores when he was like two at that time it coulld have been like clean up toys now he can like load the dishwasher clear the table pick up bedroom i know a 7 year old that picks up the living room and straitens the bookcase if he is capable of doing it then it could be a chore if you taught him how he could even be cleaning the bathroom he is way old enough just one thing though make sure that he has chores but also make sure he gets an even amount of time to just be a kid cause imagination is a wonderful thing

Answer 3

Wow! I have a large family and we started chores when our kids were 3. They were only required to keep their bedrooms presentable, though. Now, my 7 year old Cece has respect for my rules and her things. She is now setting the table, keeping her room clean, putting the dirty dishes in the dishwasher, and putting away her clothes. We give her a weekly allowance of 7 dollars.  When our children turn 10 they no longer get an allowance every week but every month- and we will eventually ween them off of allowance completely and expect them to do their part.

A 7 year old can do the following:

1) clean up after the family pet

2) wash dishes

3) put dirty dishes in the dishwasher

4) help fold clothes

5) keep his or her own room clean ( with a bit of help from mom or dad!)

Those are just some of the things that he can do. We expect a lot from our children because of the largeness of our family. we are a family of 9 soon to be 11. It is so chaotic that rules and expectations our household would uncontrollable.

~JaDe~

Answer 4

Your son was old enough for chores as soon as he started walking! At two a child can help sort laundry and pick up toys so your 7 year old is capable of much more than that. When my sons were seven they knew how to vaccuum, windex the windows, clear and set the table, make the bed, put toys away, water the flowers/plants, get laundry organised...trust me. Your kid is capable of a lot!

Answer 5

Yea, he should start doing chores so he'll know how to do it later. Don't just put 500 chores for him. Build up chores gradually. He could set the table. Help you clean the dishes. Easy things like that, at first.

Answer 6

He is the perfect ago for chores. I think chores are great because not only does it help you out, but it gives your child responsibility and teaches them to appreciate all that you have to do. Right now is a good age too because if you don't start when they are younger and more willing, they won't be as likely to accept the expectation later on. These are the things that I think are appropriate for his age.

Making his bed every morning

Putting dirty dishes in the dishwasher after meals

Picking up all of his toys before bed every night

Doing all homework before watching TV, playing video games or going outside

Taking out the garbage in the morning when he leaves for the bus stop

Putting dirty clothes in the hamper every night

Putting clean dishes away

Dusting off end tables, TV, shelves

Vacuuming

Sweeping

I would have him put his clothes, toys and dirty dishes away every day and I would have him make his bed every morning and always do his homework everyday before going out but the other chores, I would have him do the other chores 2-3 times a week and I would alternate between which ones he should do each week.

Answer 7

My four year old helps me get dirty laundry together and put the clean away.  He assists in making meals, clears the table, and picks up his own toys from the living room.

Answer 8

He should have started a couple of years ago.

Some age appropriate ones:

Setting the table.

Unpacking the plastic stuff from the dishwasher.

Emptying hampers.

Helping to sort laundry and taking it to appropriate bedrooms.

Making his bed.

Helping pack up the toys room.

Taking out the plastic and paper recycling.

Bringing in the mail.

Once a month, he can be responsible for:

Sweeping the patio/deck.

Helping wash the car.

Spreading grass clippings on the garden.

Dusting baseboards (skirting boards).

Don't overload him with stuff, but make a fun wall chart, assign 5-7 chores a week, and give him a sticker each time he completes one.  If he fills up the week, then give him a small reward or a some extra spending money.

You'll soon have an independent young man, eager to accept some more responsibility (Mom, can I also put the silverware away if I'm careful?), and you'll eventually get a teenager that doesn't expect you to be his personal slave.

Good luck!

Answer 9

Heck yeah, mine start at about 2 with little stuff like putting away their won plastic plates.  He can definitely unload the dishes and put them away.

also:

sweep

fold clothes

put away clothes

help cook dinner

vacuum

Answer 10

Let him do simple things.  Give him a bottle of spray cleaner and let him go to town on appliances.  I would not let em touch the dishwasher.  He could accidently grab a sharp knife and really cut himself.  I've seen it happen!  Dumping the garbage cans would be ok, but probaly a little heavy to be putting in the bin outside.  How about raking in the yard after grass is cut.  I only ask my kids to do stuff on the weekends if at all.  Right now they go to school and that is enough. they will have time to work when they are older.

Answer 11

yes. My 4 and 5 yr olds have light chores. They have done since they could pretty much walk.

At 7 years old i would say sweeping the floor, making his bed and loading the dishwasher are good chores to start with.

you know him better then us, what do you think he is mature enough to take on?

Answer 12

never too old to work......the light chores that you may give your child are probably pick trash around the house or clean his room, rake the leaves outside, or just about anything to do with picking up stuff ( light stuff ).

Answer 13

He should of started doing simple things like picking up the toys or putting the plate in the kitchen sink a long time ago. I think  or 7 or 8 is a good age to start allowance  and teaching more responsibility. Do not make it a heavy hitter, though!

Mom of 6 girls(not at the same time)

Answer 14

My 8yr old helps me put dishes away, and she puts all the cloths from every room in the laundry room. My 5yr olds pick up toys and makes bed(but they suck at it!)He should be fine, just dont make him do so much that he will get upset because he cant do it.

Answer 15

He should have been starting before 7.

Answer 16

OF COURSE YOUR NEVER TOO YOUNG FOR RESPONSIBILITY AND LIFE LESSONS....I WOULD PROBABLY SAY CLEANING THEIR ROOM OR POSSIBLY VACCUMING, =-}

Answer 17

My sister's 7 year old empties all the trash from the rooms in the house and  takes out the trash daily.  He also cleans the toilet in the bathroom daily since he seems to get it messy.  He picks up his bedroom daily and cleans it once a week.  It's never too early to teach some appreciation and responsibility.  Good luck.