Can a Child Immerse Dishes in a Mikvah?

Quiz

1 - Why would a child be disqualified from immersing vessels in a mikvah?

• Children normally are not mature enough to have the right intent when performing commandments.
• Children are normally not big enough to reach the bottom of the mikvah with their hands.
• Children normally not recite the full text of all the brachot that are part of the ritual.

2 - What types of new vessels need to be immersed in a mikvah?

• Vessels of wood and china.
• Vessels of earthenware and plastic.
• Vessels of glass and metal.

3 - In what way can a child participate in the mitzvah?

• He can help fill the mikvah with new water.
• He can immerse non-fragile vessels with the help of a parent.
• He can help drain the mikvah after the immersion.