Are you tired of watching your kids clean their rooms with a shovel? Getting some kids to clean their rooms is like asking the sun to rise in the West!
They can be straight –A students, but their bedrooms look like a war zone! Some parents throw their hands up and say: “Well, it’s their room, and if they want to live that way, so be it.”
But I’m not sure that’s the best approach.
A clean room is often a sign of respect for self and others. And every child should be held to a certain level of neatness, even if it’s just “acceptable”.
One good approach is to set clear rules regarding cleanliness. You might post a memo on the fridge that every Tuesday and Saturday are “Pick-up days” and nobody eats dinner until their rooms are in order, then stick to it.
Most kids won’t be as concerned about corners as you are, so don’t demand perfection. As long as they dig out the shovel and make a serious effort on a regular basis!