Comments on: Regular chores for Three Year Olds

By: Linda Jordan

Linda Jordan — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 14:44:31 +0000

In reply to Hezzi-D. Me too. The only reward we got was when we 16 and started dating, then it was a reward to go out. But money, NO.

By: Heather

Heather — Sun, 21 Jun 2015 05:11:31 +0000

Great list in general. I just wanted to point out that the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that “Parents and caregivers should help or watch over their kids’ tooth brushing abilities until they’re at least 8-years-old.” I always brush my 4 year old’s teeth but let my 7 year old brush his own in the morning, I do evenings.

By: Katelyn Fagan

Katelyn Fagan — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 22:27:03 +0000

In reply to Katie Clark. Awe! Thanks Katie! And I hope I wasn't that clueless as a roommate! Thankfully, I actually like cleaning, though I know I am not always the cleanest! lol. We might have to relook at allowances later, but for the life of me, I cannot see why my 3 year olds would need their own money!

By: Katie Clark

Katie Clark — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 06:19:40 +0000

Great tips. We always had regular chores growing up, and Saturdays were even more full of them. I hated it, but I’m grateful that my parents made us, and I’m sure we’ll do the same with our children. I got to college and had roommates that never once had chores and had no idea how to clean a bathroom! I admit, I did get an allowance, but that was more just so I wasn’t constantly bugging my parents for money 😉 Jack is only 2, but I already have him help out (I mean, as much as a 2-year-old can. He loves it though.) You’re doing a great job with your kids 🙂

By: Julie Willard

Julie Willard — Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:07:17 +0000

My twins are only 19 months, but this is a great list. My 7 year doesn’t have a list of regular chores, it is just expected that he cleans up after himself.

By: Corinne Schmitt

Corinne Schmitt — Tue, 28 Jan 2014 00:43:34 +0000

I agree with your philosophy on chores. My kids aren’t paid for theirs either. We want them to understand that living in a home involves responsibility and being part of a family means helping each other out. Great list of age-appropriate chores for 3 year olds!

By: Hezzi-D

Hezzi-D — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 21:44:11 +0000

We never had regular chores but there were always things we were expected to do such as make our beds, clean up our rooms, sort the laundry, set the dinner table, and clear off our dishes. We also were never given an allowance or a reward for doing our chores. It was simple, we did them because we were told too.

By: Katy Blevins

Katy Blevins — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 18:30:08 +0000

Stopping by from HDYDI – Pinned this post to my parenting board. Will definitely be referencing it in the next few months to get the boys more involved around the house!