My little man would like to say hello to Franklen and his DS, who likes to help around the house. Well, this little man does too. He likes brushing up and vacuuming, putting things in the bin, putting wet washing on the airing rack, peeling and chopping veg, mixing cakes, whisking eggs, kneading dough and carrying the reusable bags into the supermarket. But we're still working on the idea of putting toys away when we've finished with them!
I think it's only natural that young children will want to join in with what they see their grown-ups doing. Everything they see is fascinating to them. Everything they do, they become completely absorbed in. They're not daydreaming about the weekend whilst peeling carrots. Or planning their evening's television schedule whilst scrubbing the bath. And if us grown-ups are doing all this stuff around the house, it must be important. Right? Otherwise why would be doing it?
What a sweetie - he looks very lovely trolling about; I love it when the small girl follows me about, helping.
ReplyDeleteYes, I believe that children are inherently social and cooperative and have the natural tendency to assist - provided that they are given the opportunity and are trusted to do so. And being occupied by adult activities that the children can follow is far more challenging, satisfying and educational than TV viewing!
ReplyDeleteHe needs to give the monster hoover lessons - seriously scared over here!
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