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Here are a few tips to develop your child's sense of responsibility:
• Be aware. Know whether your child is developmentally ready to do the task.
• Show and tell. Talk to your child, and show him or her how to do what's expected.
• Work with him or her. Assist your child when he or she first begins learning what you want.
• Be consistent but flexible. Remember: It's your child's job, not yours, even when you help.
• Support the struggle. Don't rescue your child right away. Even if he or she fails in the beginning, your child will be more confident when the responsibility is finally mastered.
• Show encouragement. Praise your child for the attempts, improvements and completion of tasks.
• Break it down. Separate a large task into smaller parts based on your child's ability.
• Be patient. You may have to redo parts of the job until your child gets better at it. However, do not let your child see you go back over something!
• Keep track. Chart your child's progress to show what he or she is learning.
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