How to Start Using the Buddy Method in Your Family

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Talk to your children and explain the tasks they'd be doing.

   Make sure they approve of the idea.
   
   Depending on age, some of the general tasks a buddy does are listed below.
   
   Changing the younger buddy's diaper Getting the younger buddy dressed Helping the younger buddy learn to read Cutting food for the the younger buddy Making sure the the younger buddy brush and floss their teeth
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   Step 2: Assign buddies.

   Usually (depending on the age of the younger one), the older one may be from ages 8+ or until the younger ones can fend for themselves. , Do not be harsh; even though they agreed to it, it wouldn't normally be their task. , If the older buddy doesn't want to quit, let her help with a different sibling.
   
   Keep in mind that the buddy method isn't just a method, but more of a relationship.
   
   Oftentimes, even after the younger sibling can care for himself just fine, that special bond still remains.
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   Step 3: When an opportunity arrives for the older buddy to do a task

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   Step 4: tell them of it.

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   Step 5: Once the younger buddy is able to fend for herself

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   Step 6: let the older buddy quit.

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