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[quote=Anonymous]Part of the job as a parent is to foster independence and responsibility, slowly at first, then more and more as they get older.

A 3/4 yr old is capable of taking off their shoes and putting it on a shoe rack and hanging up their coat (if the rack is low enough).

My 7 yr old DD starts her own shower. I go up after she's started to help her wash her hair and scrub her back. Rest, she does on her own. Like other PPs, I do their laundry because I don't want to waste water, and prefer to wash on a full load.  But, I do sometimes have them help me fold and put their own laundry away.

I pack their main lunch because, like another PP, I prefer that they have a warm, healthy lunch and not PBJ everyday. But, they pack their own snacks, and put their lunchbags in their backpack when I'm done packing it.

As for the car door, the only time I would open it for them is if the space is tight, and I'm afraid they might ding the car (I've dinged car doors myself due to tight spaces).

My kids are both expected to clean up after themselves - at the dining table, their rooms, and make their beds.  I've been having them do this since they were 5.  It's not done perfectly, but it gets them in the habit. [/quote]

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