at what age should kids be able to...
1. dress themselves (without being told every time).
2. bathe/shower themselves.
3. cut their own food (like an enchillada not a steak)
4. wipe themselves after going to the bathroom.
5. do their chores with only occassional reminders.
6. remember what things are called, like peas or a mop.
i am a little frustrated because it seems like i could do these things at my stepkids' ages (8&9) and they can't. am i expecting too much?
thanks for any input!
1. dress themselves (without being told every time).
2. bathe/shower themselves.
3. cut their own food (like an enchillada not a steak)
4. wipe themselves after going to the bathroom.
5. do their chores with only occassional reminders.
6. remember what things are called, like peas or a mop.
i am a little frustrated because it seems like i could do these things at my stepkids' ages (8&9) and they can't. am i expecting too much?
thanks for any input!