How old are your children and what point has their autonomy reached? Only a parent can truly assess their child's maturity to help them start doing some activities completely on their own.
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How old are yours children and what point theirs has reached autonomy? Only a parent can truly assess their child's maturity to help them start doing some activities completely on their own.
Il Montessori method it can be a useful starting point to understand how important autonomy can be for children. In fact, according to Maria Montessori there are really many the activities that children can start doing to become independent as early as 2 or 3 years old. In the beginning, these are small jobs and simple activities. The degree of difficulty increases according to age and parents will regulate themselves by observing the development of their children day after day.
At what age can children start doing things yourself? Here are some helpful tips.
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Shower alone
From the age of 4 you can start teaching children how to wash the right way, but both the shower and the bath still take place with the presence of an adult. From age 6 or 7 onwards, children are usually able to shower on their own, perhaps with adult supervision. IS Useful teach children to recognize the right water temperature for bathing or showering and how to regulate it. We can help them check if they have rinsed their hair well, but as they grow we try to give them the right independence.
Attend a birthday party
It really depends on the maturity of the child and the circumstances. Some children they are ready already at 5 or 6 years to participate in one birthday party or a afternoon of games without the presence of their parents but in any case under the supervision of adults. In this case there are no right or wrong choices, it all depends on the situation. For example, some parents feel safe leaving their children alone in a quiet environment while they prefer to be present on other occasions.
To cook
Children can help you and help you cook from an early age. They are usually very attracted to food and already at the age of 3 or 4 they can be close to you while you cook, but always remain under your supervision. The autonomous use of ovens and stoves, on the other hand, comes later with age. You can start teaching a 9 or 10 year old child how to put a pan or pot on the stove with all the necessary precautions.
Stay home alone
It is a very sensitive issue. Even a child who is 11 or 12 years old and is already in middle school may not be able to handle an emergency situation while at home alone. All depends on the maturity of the child, from the sense of responsibility and autonomy it has already achieved. Parents decide when it is possible to leave a child at home alone, but this should only be done for short periods of time or in emergencies. In case of need, as a precaution, it is better to ask for help from grandparents, other relatives or babysitters. The safety of your children is at stake. Remember that according to the law “up to 14 years of the son you are potentially liable to complaint for abandonment”, Although it is plausible that the child may remain home alone for short periods in safe conditions. It would still be better avoid it before the age of 10. THU more information.
Helping with housework
At what age can children start help out with housework? From this point of view we can refer to the Montessori Method, which indicates age by age household activities more suitable for children. For example, at 6 and 7 they can take care of tidying up the bedroom, peeling potatoes and carrots, matching clean socks and dusting the desk.
Discover Thu all indications for the domestic activities of children at all ages according to the Montessori method and look at our infographics that will help you orient yourself.
Marta Albè
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