My son is old enough to know how to clean his room. Whats the point of telling him how to do it?
A. If he already knows how to clean his room, and he does a good job, you may not have to. However, specific instructions provide kids with a clear understanding of exactly what you want. If you expect your son to pickup clothes off the floor, dust the chest of drawers and make the bed every time he cleans his room, say so. When you’re specific about the behavior you want to see – or not see – your child is much more likely to understand and follow through. If you’re unhappy with his cleaning effort, show him how to make the bed (sheets tucked under the mattress) or pick up his clothes (dirty clothes go in the hamper; clean clothes hang in the closet).
