Participation in homework makes a child more mature
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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Specialists in the field of child psychology are sure: if you over-protect your child and do not involve him in doing housework, the chances of becoming independent from him are minimal.
Many of us remember how teamwork was welcomed in Soviet times. Indeed, it is much easier for a child to work together with others - after all, he quickly acquires the necessary skills. And complete freedom of action and discharge from duties, contrary to popular belief, prevents a child from becoming an adult.
This opinion is shared by most child psychologists.
"Parents hurry to concentrate on the mental development of the baby, as well as on making his life more comfortable. Often in families you can hear such phrases: "Stand back, I myself (or myself) will do everything", "Go, walk, and I'll clean up for now", "You'll get knowledge in school, and the rest you'll somehow learn," and so on. Unfortunately, many mothers and fathers do not take into account that it is the joint execution of domestic, albeit boring (in the opinion of adults), cases helps the child to become independent, "experts are sure.
Psychologists say that helping a child in household chores - even if not essential, or requiring alteration - leads to the formation of an adequate attitude to work duties. Many experts are confident that such an approach will make the future of the little man more successful.
"It is necessary to involve a kid in domestic work as soon as possible - this is the key to success. For example, at an early age, starting at the age of three, the baby is quite capable of helping the mother or grandmother to take out the garbage, place the plates, put the toys back in place, water the pots, etc., "the expert comments.
Teachers emphasize that the kid does not just take direct part in any actions of adults: he acquires the basics of skills and skills for later life. Pediatricians add that a three-year-old should already be able to remove and put on his own clothes, wash his hands, remove from the table. The five-year-old is quite able to wipe the dust, feed the pet, lay out the clothes on the shelves. A six- or seven-year-old child can already be attached to washing utensils or floors, and even to cooking.
"In order for a child to have the necessary strategic skills, he must see how an adult does this or that work. Only after this can be entrusted to the child self-fulfillment of the task. Do not criticize the child, laugh at him and scold him if he does something wrong, as you would like. It does not matter if at first the adult has to alter something done by the child. In any case, a small assistant must be praised for his efforts. The main thing is that the child is attached to work. Remember that excessive criticism and ridicule will forever discourage a small person from helping, "summarizes leading psychologist Ekaterina Melnikova.
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