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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]By 3rd grade the kid should be setting their own alarm, getting up/getting ready, packing their backpack, etc... Making breakfast and packing the lunch box should def be your responsibility - maybe involve the kid in what food they will be getting the next day. You should make sure your kid sets alarm properly and does what they need to do, but after a few weeks there is almost no need. My 2nd grader did all this this and my preschooler can get up, brush teeth and get dressed for the day (most of the time, no alarm yet either). So it really depends on your kid too.   [/quote]

Mine sets his own alarm (just started in 3rd grade), gets dressed, packs backpack. Combing his own hair is a little iffy still. He actually likes doing the above things, because they give him some independence and responsibility.

I do think at this age they can pack their own lunch sometimes. Not every day, but maybe once a week or every 2 weeks, and you check it over. DS8 packed today while I made a more elaborate breakfast. He packed a jam sandwich, grapes, a couple of small cookies, milk. I suggested he add a beef stick for a bit more protein. We really need to buy more lunch friendly vegetables this week, and ok, he totally took advantage of being the lunch packer by choosing chocolate milk instead of regular, but I think he did fine! [/quote]

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