Book Review: Children Who Do Too Little

Borrowed this book Children who do too little by Patricia H. Sprinkle from the National Library. Many of the stuff mentioned in the book are quite common sensical, so don't think there is much take away for me. The only take away or idea that I thought was quite cool is that you should get your child to do household chores. Why?

• Prevent her/him from becoming a coach potato
• You are teaching him/her lifeskills that will help them become more socially responsible, and make better husband or wife.
• A chance for you to bond with your child doing chores together
• Gives you more free time to do other task

The book say, it's never too young to start them on household chores, they have list of chores from 2 to 6 years old. So after reading this, I became more proactive in looking out for opportunities for my boy to help me out with some chores like mopping the floor, putting his own plates into the sink after eating, helping me prepare sandwiches etc. Now, I'm trying to get SMALL FAN to help me fold clothes, but think it's a little too difficult for him, although he seems to be able to fold some towels quite well...