Preschoolers at a Montessori school engage in a messy after-lunch cleanup routine that helps them develop motor skills, responsibility, and confidence. Although the initial efforts create more mess, children refine their skills over time and take ownership of their environment. In contrast, at home, attempts to encourage responsibility often backfire due to early mistakes that dampen enthusiasm. Researchers note this is a common issue for parents who prioritize efficiency over allowing children to contribute, which suppresses their eagerness to help with chores.
Children engage in a messy cleanup routine at school, spreading crumbs but developing skills. This process fosters responsibility, confidence, and autonomy over time, as they learn to manage their environment.
In contrast, believing that responsibility would develop at home, early mistakes in supporting my children’s efforts led to a decline in their enthusiasm. Research shows that parents' desire for efficiency can suppress a child's eagerness to help.
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