Chores have often been a regular aspect of a family household. However, many parents today are questioning the importance of assigning housework over extracurricular activities. Data collected by Braun Research found that only 28 percent of parents say they assign chores to their own children. While extracurriculars are important, many experts, including University of Maryland psychology professor Roger W. McIntire, cite the benefits of chores in a child’s development. A study from the University of Minnesota analyzed data from 84 children across four periods of their lives: preschool, ages 10 and 15, and their mid-20s. Researchers found that young adults who had regular chores at the age of 3 or 4 were more likely to have better interpersonal relationships, academic and career success, and were more likely to be self-sufficient compared to those without chores or those who started them as a teenager.
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Bring plastic utensils to the table
Ages 5–7 •
Feed and water pets Put away light groceries Empty indoor trash cans Sweep andmop floors with supervision
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Water plants
Set the table for dinner
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Keep bedroom clean
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Fold and put away laundry
Vacuum carpets
Here are a few age-appropriate chores to help your kids take onmore responsibilities as they get older:
Change sheets on bed regularly
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Bring trash cans out to curb on trash day
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Helpmake their beds
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Help with lawn work (pulling weeds, raking leaves, etc.)
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Clean up toys
Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket
Dust easy-to-reach places
Help clean up spills
Anna Kate O’Conner is a 10-year-old student at Next Level Tumbling. She attends Rockwell Elementary
Though she is passionate about tumbling, gymnastics, and dance, Anna Kate ultimately hopes to earn her bachelor’s degree and attend dental school to become a dentist. Anna Kate is an extremely hard worker, and we are so excited to see where life takes her!
School, and she will be enrolling at Spanish Fort Middle School next year, where she hopes to be a cheerleader. Anna Kate’s favorite color is light blue, and her favorite subject in school is reading. Anna Kate has a younger sister named Audrey, and her family owns many pets. Anna Kate loves when her family takes vacations to Disney World, and her favorite holiday is Christmas.
At Next Level Tumbling, Anna Kate’s favorite trick is a layout, and she loves working with Coach Brice. Anna Kate appreciates howmuch Coach Brice pushes her to do her best — and how he makes each class fun. Anna Kate says that Coach Brice doesn’t let her young age affect his expectations for her, and he holds her to a high standard. She can feel herself improving every time she is in his class.
Anna Kate always gives it her all because she is dedicated to getting better. She is an excellent athlete, and we are lucky to have her!
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