Little housekeeper

baby cleans up“I am the mother of a five-year-old girl. The daughter shows no interest in homework. No way, to do something of her own free will, my requests and recommendations he fills in reluctantly. How to encourage her to do so?”

Detriment, that you missed your period, when the child was younger and showed a strong drive for independence. It was worth letting him perform various activities, even at the cost of breaking a glass or a plate. But even today you can guide your daughter's behavior, using the emerging sense of identification with one's own gender and the need to imitate adults. This natural trend can support the thoughtful and regular allocation of activities to the child in accordance with his abilities. However, please avoid outsourcing work that causes fatigue (requiring a lot of physical effort or a long time needed to perform them properly). A child at this age cannot concentrate on one activity for too long. Forcing to exercise, therefore, can lead to fatigue, weariness and, consequently, discouragement. And this will certainly not be conducive to your plans. Please also praise the child for carrying out your request or instruction (if well done). You should also show your satisfaction in front of other family members or guests and share with them, that the child will be happy to help you with household chores.