What is reasonable to expect from an 8 year old

Question

Should I be able to expect him to know that when he has used a towel to mop up wee in the bathroom then he should put it in the laundry and not hang it back up for someone else to use?

Answer 1

He is not a baby but not an adult either. I am not surprised. I have an 8 yr old daughter and I know that is exactly what she would have done for her not to get  in trouble.  Let him know and or maybe ground him half a day or something. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes, that's reasonable. He needs to learn sanitary procedures.

Answer 3

let him no missing the loo is just an accident so hes not in trouble, so mopping it up and putting towel in the wash is good, however to tell you when he has done so is also good so you can sort washing out to get it washed asap so it doesnt stay stinky in the wash for too long

Answer 4

Yes and no he should think that he shouldn't have put it back up but no because Cleaning up pee with a towel is rare and no parents teach how to do that  

Answer 5

He will take on whatever responsibility that you give him.  If you expect him to do that he will and it is not at all unreasonable for you to expect that.  Many parents think that kids are unable to function for themselves and they would be wrong.  It's okay to ask a small child to pick up after themselves and by 8, a child should already be doing small chores around the house; dusting the furniture, putting dishes away, keeping their room clean, etc.

Answer 6

how you teach him you will get the rewards

Answer 7

Yes...especially after reminding several times.

Answer 8

Yes he should be able to know that he does not put the towel back up. To teach him, I would make him use the towel after his bath the next time he does it. When he sees that he doesn't want to use a dirty towel maybe he will be more respectful of others. How rude!