Chore guide
Ask before borrowing
Ask before you take something that is not yours.
- 1 star
- Ages 4 to 10
- Daily
- Kindness and manners
From about age 4, children can learn to ask before taking something that belongs to someone else, and to give it back afterwards.
Try this week with your kids
Noki suggests a first week of quests and rewards for your kids. You change what you like before you start.
Why it matters
Asking first teaches respect for other people's things and prevents a lot of family arguments.
Steps for kids
- Find the owner of the thing you want.
- Ask: 'Can I borrow your...?'
- Wait for a yes.
- Take care of it.
- Give it back and say thank you.
How to teach it by age
- Ages 3 to 4
Ask before taking toys that belong to someone else.
- Ages 5 to 6
Ask, use it carefully and give it back.
- Ages 7 to 8
Return borrowed things on time and in good shape.
- Ages 9 to 10
Ask before using shared devices or another person's things.
