Ages 10-12

Ten is about the age when your child can begin to perform many skills independently. He should know how to:

• Stay home alone.
• Go to the store and make purchases by himself.
• Change his own bed sheets.
• Use the washing machine and dryer.
• Plan and prepare a meal with several ingredients.
• Use the oven to broil or bake foods.

Your child should also learn how to:

• Read labels.
• Iron his clothes.
• Learn to use basic hand tools.
• Mow the lawn.
• Look after younger siblings or neighbors.

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