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I'm trying to make sure LO becomes self-sufficient! Right now I'm modeling the things I want him to do so he'll understand that I expect them done consistently, like making the bed, always cleaning up as soon as he's done eating, etc.

After seeing my 2 DSS grow up without ever doing anything for themselves I am making sure my kids are self sufficient for sure!

They are 4 and 6 and sometimes give me the "but I cant" sad face - I ask them to try and then if they need help I can assist - usually they CAN do it themselves.

@daniellemybelle: do you still have the link? I remember seeing something like that once before on here, maybe you posted it.

At almost 17 months she regularly puts stuff in the bin, puts bowls/cups in the dishwasher, will pick up any food she dropped on the floor (DH is super strict about this--I don't really care either way!). We try and get her to tidy her things but it's a bit hit and miss. If we're at someone else's house or at a toddler group she is very good at putting the toys away at the end when anyone else asks her to, but it doesn't happen so much at home!

Well, she's 2. So not very. But i still have her attempt to do a bunch of shit, even if she can't do it yet. Like i have her try to put on her own shoes. We make her help us clean up. She loves to put things in the trash can for us.

I think society grossly underestimates what children are capable of nowadays!

@daniellemybelle: thanks! We're doing OK with that list, except I think I will keep on choosing her outfits for the forseeable future

At almost 4, DD is very self sufficient.
She goes to the bathroom herself (I still help wipe #2) showers, gets snacks from the pantry and fridge, carries her plates to and from the dining table, dresses and undresses herself..
DS.. still needs help with everything!