Can your 9 year old...? (Self care questions) - Page 3

[sunnmama]

My 9 yo can do all, but I didn't vote "heat up a can of soup" because I don't want her to do that--even though she can. If I'm not right there to supervise, I don't want her using the stove at all. And we don't own a microwave.

She prefers to do the body care things herself, and is very willing to do the food prep herself (and for her little brother) whenever I am sick. She's a big help!

[lilmiss'mama]

Having my 7 & 8 year olds start packing their own lunch this year was the best idea! I don't have to hear any complaining about them not liking something and it gives them a little control.

[greenmansions]

I asked my sister what my nephews can do at that age and voted that. The only they can't/don't do is clip their own nails.

[NightOwlwithowlet]

My eight year old son can do all of them except tie his shoes, buckle a belt, and put on a watch, and cut his nails. He has some serious fine motor skills issues. He can heat up soup and other foods in the microwave. The last time I was sick he made me canned chicken soup for lunch.

I'm not sure if can clip his nails because he bits them. He can wash his hair since he had it buzzed. We've pushed him to have self help skilled because he has ADHD, SPD, and dysgraphia. The stuff he can't do like tie his shoes and buckle his belt, we make sure he has shoes and pants that he can put on his self, so he is as independent as possible.