Posted by Kath on June 29, 2006, at 18:15:10
In reply to Re: What sort of responsibilities goes with age 10 » MidnightBlue, posted by Dinah on June 20, 2006, at 0:38:38
Dinah, I wonder if you have any idea how fortunate your son is?????
You sound like a perfectly wonderful Mother. You're taking it seriously & care so much doing a good job.
You sound like a great Mom. I hope you give yourself credit about that!!!!!!
Hugs, Kath
> He's typically healthy for a boy.
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> I think his only limitation is that he's a bit timid. He doesn't really like being out of sight in public.
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> I think you're right about the microwave. Helping with dinner is something he could definitely do. I've always tried to follow the Montessori ideal of letting him gain confidence in his competence by doing household chores. So, come to think of it, he also dusts when asked to. And he loves mopping with those newfangled squirting mops with teh disposable sheets.
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> I like the idea of having help alongside us as opposed to giving him chores. As I remember it, and as is still true come to think of it, working alone is boring and none too pleasant. But working with others can be fun.
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