My Daughters Responsibilities

My 5 year old daughter is extremely “forgetful” and lacks any responsibility. I know you’re probably thinking “she’s just five!” but it’s bad even for a five year old. She can not do anything without being told to and normally has to be told multiple times.

One of her daily chores is to clean up after herself after meal time and every single day we have to call her back to the table to remind her. I warned her a week or two ago that she would start getting in trouble if she couldn’t remember because we’ve been having her do this for over a year.

In my opinion it doesn’t take that long to remember to do something you’re supposed to. I started doubting myself and did some research and found a lot of articles saying that at 5 years old they should be able to remember to do things without prompting so I know I’m not being crazy.

I have to tell this girl 20 times a day to sit in her chair properly. I have to tell her at every meal time to clean up. I have to remind her of rules on a regular basis even though she’s had these rules her entire life. No matter what me and dad do it doesn’t seem to make a difference.

Do any mommas have advice on how to make her act right and be a little responsible for herself? I’m tired of getting onto her for the same things over and over again.