My DC are reliably trained to...

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Inspired by the 'train your baby like a dog' programme,

My DC (19 and 23) are reliably trained to-
Cook a dinner when told what to make.
Do their own laundry.
Use ice and refill the ice trays.
Walk and feed the dog.
Bake cakes
Patiently teach (and reteach ad infinitum) their grandparents to use tech.
Clean their own bathroom (badly) and their own bedrooms (well).

How about yours?

I have to say with pride that mine are first on the dancefloor at social events and can make a cracking cup of tea.

That is very impressive! Mine can't be persuaded into the same room as a dance floor, that's a great achievement!

2/3 of mine are trained to not come into my room in a Sunday before 9am. The other 1/3 however will come in half-hourly to tell me the time.

The eldest is trained to lock up, she stays up later than me and is good for making sure windows and doors are secure.

Mine are 4 and 2 so still a little young to be totally predictable all the time.

However, the 4 yr old will talk the hind legs off a donkey and the 2 us old will share his biscuits with you!

It is a work in progress

Start firing the shopping up onto the belt at Aldi with the heavy stuff up first.

Ooh, loading the conveyer belt properly, good call!

The waking up thing will take care of itself over time, but it's a definite plus to get it sorted earlier rather than later.

And locking up- yes that's a boon when you want to fall into bed and dc are still pottering about.

Red, talking the hind leg off a donkey is good for keeping relatives busy while you are trying to cook. Harness that skill!

My 4yr old is reliably trained to wipe her own bottom, and pour dry cat food in their bowls!!

Mine are trained to not dick about when the occasion requires. I'm sure there's other stuff, but man, do I feel like I'm winning at life.

@Angryfan123 I'd forgotten about this but mine (older one) does this too. Grandad got told off last time he took them shopping for doing it wrong!

DS1 (13) is trained to cook a family meal when needed and DS2 (11) is good at collecting laundry, putting the machine on, pegging out and lawn mowing.

They are both well trained to look out for each other.

Still working on

• getting DS2 to keep his bedroom tidy and look presentable when necessary.

• getting DS1 to stay in touch when he is out with friends.

And as for stopping the 2 of them bickering with each other that is definitely work in progress although it is only at a minor level and deep down they are very close.

That's impressive, Mumski!

It was the joy of realising the ice bucket in the freezer is always full that set me thinking.

Still need to work on replacing the toilet roll, though!

11 year old DS1 is trained to bring me a cup of tea in bed at 8am during school holidays and sometimes a bacon sandwich with it. He loves being given chores and having more independence so I’m fully taking advantage of it!

7yo cleans the washing machine filter and empties the water bit, and will catch the 2yo if he escapes

2yo cleans up spills with a tea towel then puts them by/in the washing machine and puts cups and dishes into the sink when he’s done with them. And puts things in the bin, although I did rescue a half eaten ice lolly from the recycling box the other day so he hasn’t quite mastered it yet

2yo also tidies toys up quite well. 7yo doesn’t.

I have now trained my 8 year old to ask for drinks etc when i am standing up/in kitchen rather than when i have just sat down.

DD5 wiped her own piss off the bathroom floor when she missed the other day. After spraying Cillit Bang everywhere which was helpful. Kind of.

She can also unlock the back door and let the dog out and fasten her own seatbelt. But that's about it.

7yo also wipes the toilet seat when he misses every time and does his own seat belt

Daughter is 3 and trained to wipe her bum and wash her hands after using the toilet.
She also helps unload the dishwasher.
She's self trained herself how to turn on the TV and youview box.....
Looking forward to the day of training her not to wake us before 7:30 as at the moment its 6:30 with 'MUMMY i need a wee!' (She can't open her bedroom door and we can't leave them open or else the cats go in)

Also knows to put away toys and put rubbish in the bin.
Hope she takes after Nanna and learns to bake so i's get cakes like you OP
I'm useless at baking

Mine are trained to defend themselves to the hilt if they know they are in the right.

They will take no bullshit and after the divorce from hell they will rally round in an instant

They are fabulous and great guys to have on my team
Plus they know I’m there if they need me

Dds ages 8 and 11 can load and unload the dishwasher and put a wash on reliably. And they’re pretty good on remembering please and thank you, too.

Older one can also make a decent supper (from a limited range) and can be relied on to remember what she needs and when she needs it. Younger one is... a work in progress on these things.

Well OP at 19 and 23 I should hope so I could do all that at 15 to be honest.

I have trained both DSs (4 and 2) to come and give me a kiss when I make kissy noises. Not practically useful and I know it won't last forever so I take advantage of the smooches while I can 😂

Lil zoo(11) Hoover's stairs brilliantly,is master laundry folder,gets drinks on request(not hot ones as bit clumsy so no boiling water)she also makes fab scrambled eggs(with supervision). working towards using laundry basket not floordrobe
Dd2(15) can prep simple meals,use wash machine,carries heavy shopping bags(I have a bad back),can pop Asda with a list and can rough estimate of costings for budgeting purposes,is an expert at supporting her brother(who has acute anxiety/being tested asd)when he's freaking out
DS (13)special skill is encyclopedia knowledge of dinosaurs and insects and can continue on said topic for eternity.despite my best intentions he is not very helpful around house.he recently mastered brushing teeth and hair without reminders everyday....