Pandemic Parenting: How Can Older Kids Be More Proactive?

The video discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on family dynamics, focusing on the role of older siblings in helping younger ones. It highlights how older children can set the tone at home, assist with unseen responsibilities like hygiene, and develop life skills by taking on more control. The video also emphasizes assessing children's developmental readiness for these responsibilities.

What is one of the main questions raised by the pandemic according to the experts?

• Should older kids be more proactive in helping younger kids?

• How to improve online learning?

• What are the best hygiene practices?

• How to manage work-life balance?

How can older siblings contribute to the household during the pandemic?

• By cooking meals for the family

• By organizing family events

• By managing the family finances

• By setting the tone for the family and helping with unseen tasks

What are some tasks older siblings can help with that parents might not notice?

• Watching TV

• Playing video games

• Doing homework

• Hand washing and cleaning

What should parents consider when giving older children more responsibilities?

• The child's academic performance

• The child's physical strength

• The child's social skills

• The child's developmental readiness

What is a potential benefit of giving older children more control around the house?

• More leisure time

• Development of life skills

• Increased screen time

• Less household chores