Unpopular parenting opinion🫶🏻
Sunday reset🧼 and unpopular parenting opinion. Do you make your toddlers clean their room?
In the world of parenting, opinions vary widely, especially when it comes to teaching young children responsibility. The idea of making toddlers clean their rooms might seem daunting, but it can be a valuable lesson in autonomy. Research shows that involving children in household tasks not only helps them develop important life skills but also fosters a sense of accomplishment and independence. Engaging toddlers in the cleaning process can be a joint activity that turns chores into fun games. For example, you can create a clean-up song or use timers to make the task more exciting. This not only instills a sense of responsibility but also promotes teamwork and can strengthen family bonds. Additionally, a 'Sunday reset' can be an excellent way to prepare for the week ahead. This practice involves a dedicated time to refresh not just the home environment but also routines and schedules. Parents can use this time to involve their toddlers in organizing their play spaces, making it a bonding experience that teaches important organizational skills. Child psychologists often emphasize the importance of structured routines, which can lead to better behavior and a sense of security for children. Ultimately, while it may be an unpopular opinion, encouraging responsible behaviors in toddlers—like cleaning their rooms—can lay the foundation for lifelong skills. The approach should be gentle and playful, making it a positive experience for both parents and children. As parenting evolves, exploring unconventional opinions and methods can lead to growth and improvement for families.
My daughter is 12 and she cleans her room and does her laundry. I deep clean each room once a week (I rotate) and she is in charge with keeping up with her room daily. She also helps maintain the bathroom clean by tidying it up and taking out the trash when needed (I also deep clean it every Friday). My son is 1yr and 6 months I guess since he sees us cleaning he is starting to put his toys in his bin and claps each time he does it so we encourage him more by clapping after him. As a mom, and wife every little help is a big help. I don’t have a big set up routine which maybe I should, but I have ADHD and I do things by momentum: like each morning I wake up and make my bed then head to the bathroom and do my hygiene routine but I wipe down countertops as I go. I have an ick like if I use the toilet for some reason I must wipe it down with a Clorox wipe after. I load the laundry and once it’s done I put it to dry but I fold it in the afternoon or evening. I do my speed cleaning but I must leave the dishwashing for last otherwise I lose momentum. But back to your question is a big help when kiddos help at least to tidy up a bit. They are kids so messes are inevitable but after each fun it wouldn’t hurt if they pick up after themselves.