Teaching kids how to KEEP THEIR ROOM CLEAN

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL

Let’s face it. Keeping kids’ bedrooms clean can be a real struggle while homeschooling. We are in our homes a lot so everything gets messy! In addition, we balance schoolwork, chauffeur kids to activities, maintain common areas of our homes, plan meals, shop, cook, do dishes, keep up with laundry, pay bills, and many of us have jobs. Furthermore, we wear many ‘hats’ (wife, mother, sister, daughter, friend, etc) that demand our attention and time. Where do we find time for teaching kids how to keep their room clean?

All of these very important aspects of life can easily leave the kids’ rooms at the bottom of the to-do list. Out of sight, out of mind … it is easier to close the door and forget about it. When we are doing our best just to get through the day, the kids’ rooms being overlooked is a common and understandable reality.

There might be something better though, for us and our kids.

MANY BENEFITS

Health

Helping kids create and maintain a haven of their own has serious benefits on their psyche, physical health, and spirits. It feels so good to go to a clean room at the end of a day. Knowing that everything is in order brings a sense of calm. A clean bedroom helps them sleep and breathe deeper. Entering into this space feels even better to kids when they do the work themselves; accordingly, it builds self-confidence.

Boundaries

When we teach our kids how to keep their room clean, we help them begin to learn how to protect their sanity through setting boundaries. To begin with, they become aware of how to maintain what they have control over. In the second place, knowing how to keep a clean room will make them better college roommates, spouses, and parents.

Value

Bedroom space that is tidy and clean helps kids learn how to value and take care of their belongings. When they are taking care of their things, they are more aware of what they have and they learn to value them. This can lead to more appreciation for what they have and teach them that their possessions should serve a purpose. It also helps them be realistic about the difference between wants and needs.

Security

Having a clean bedroom to settle into every night can foster a deep sense of security and belonging. Subsequently, when they take ownership of their space, they feel more connected to it. They become highly invested in their room, therefore, they appreciate it more.