2014高考英语阅读理解基础练习精品题(19)及答案.doc2014 高考英语阅读理解基础练****精品题( 19 )及答案阅读理解 Once I saw a sign hanging ina classroom that read, “ Your Mother Doesn ’t Work Here-Clean Up Your Own Mess. ” There must bea reason why such a sign was every created. Your child is never too young for housework. From the time your child can walk and understand mands you can start teaching the fine art of putting things away. "Put your cup on the table for Mommy." Younger children are capable of helping feed the pets, putting clothes away and can certainly find the toy box to pick up after playing. Other areas younger children may be able to help with include bringing their own laundry basket into their room and cleaning countertops with paper towels. You'll find that children really want to help. They feel grown up and special helping mommy and daddy. As the children age, you'll need to increase their responsibilities. By the time they are five they should be able to help quite a bit in the kitchen. They can help mix baking items; set the table, clear the table; and load and empty dishwasher. Children even enjoy dusting. It's really a shame that enthusiasm doesn't carry over into adult life! First through fifth graders ought to be able to let pets outside (and back in again) as well as take the pets for a walk. They'll get excited about the opportunity of making you a meal . It doesn't matter if they leave your car soap streaked from washing it