Parenting Advice - 2.3 Years Boy

Nothing Wrong Dear... Great Work.

There is a saying in a regional language : Chottayile sheelam chudala vare’
What ever habits you teach children when there are in the cradle it will remain with them always.

 

Please carry on what you are doing, you are helping your child to build his skills, the Montessori way.

 

You are on the right track. V can only teach such small things at this age. My son is 2.5 yrs old, i started to train him to do things like keep t used tumblers on t kitchen counter or folded dress in his shelf. Even his shattered toys are put back in the place after playing.

My mil used to pity at first thn later she herself accepted tat in t future it ll b of grt help to him. So do not worry. Make ur hubby undstd the importance of it n encourage ur son in watevr he does. It ll motivate him to do things on his own.

 

Even my sil gives her sons lot of petty works to be done. Explain to them its for ur son's good. If tats not possible explain to ur son itself in a way tat makes him undstd. He ll take care of the rest like my son does.

All the best.

 

You are fine and doing the right thing. Continue teaching him these skills around the house and outside, that way he will learn that by taking care of himself and his surroundings he will be able to use these skills when he becomes an independent adult. It will teach him responsibility, accountability for his actions and also respect for his surroundings and other people.

Also doing these things are like play for them, they dont consider it as work at a young age and if they continue this then it will become normal for them and soon a routine.

My daughter is nearly 2 years old and will put clothes away in the drawer, unload the grocery bag for me, put items in the fridge, will put clothes in laundry area for washing and put plates/cup on kitchen counter after eating, she recently took my plate and put it on the counter without me asking....this really surprised me.

She also waters plants, tries to sweep and cleans up toys. Even when we go outside, she will put groceries in cart from the store or put tomatoes in a bag, she will give library card to librarian etc etc....think of it as if you are teaching your child a skill. Dont think of it as if your making him do work or a chore, but teaching him a skill or life lesson for the future.


Minkis

 

You are doing a great Job OP. There is absolutely no harm in making the kids help us in small small house chores..Not only getting help from them , you also give them rewards(in the form of stickers) which is definitely motivating for them..Keep up the good work

 

You are doing good thing by giving him advice to do a bit of his work on his own. Although I never give my 3 year old daughter any work but she likes to do her tasks like wearing her own socks or pajamas, shoes or putting her dresses in wardrobe etc sometime so I encourage her by just saying very good or clapping and she is a bit independent which I think is good.