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with supervision, my 5 yo fs feeds the cat in the morning and rinses and changes the cat's water. my fdaughter feeds the dogs (2) from a scoop in the dog food bin. yes I can do it faster and with no kibble outside the bowl but they love "their" pet and take pride feeding them. we all clar our plates although since I plate up before the food is on the table and my fson has motor control problems he can't set the table. his sister can and he uses the sweeper on the dining room carpet after we are done. they assist me in putting away silverware and they tidy up their room before we leave the house.
you will learn if a child isn't ready for a chore very soon, so keep an open mind about thier developmental age. some children were raised very differently or due to neglect or abuse are delayed so start easy and add form there until you feel they have enough responsbility.
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