My mom is going back to school and I have to babysit (my step dad is sleeping becuse he works odd hours so I sit when he is sleepen while I sit) She is eather at school or doing her homework. I have to make meals for my brothers ect. My mom dosent eat. All the dishes are dirty. House is so dirty I cant even tell you.
2006-06-21 06:03:56 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
sory I cant give my adress out
2006-06-21 06:09:55 · update #1
I'm very sorry for your frustration! Some might say, "well, clean it yourself", but it sounds like that would take too long and is not a good option. I would suggest planning a very simple meal like spaghetti, where everyone only needs one plate, and you only need one pot. That way, you only have to wash those. Good luck, and I'm sorry all of this lies on you.
2006-06-21 06:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by kbis 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It might not seem fair to you but your mom is trying to better herself so that she can do better for you and your brothers. She seems to barely have time to take care of herself so a lot more responsibility is going to come your way. Your brothers should be able to help you out by making sure that their toys, clothes and school stuff is picked up every evening. Ask your mom if she can start buying paper plates so that there are less dishes. I'm a grownup mom of four and even I use paper plates. Then start breaking up the chores by day. Like Monday, Wednesday and Friday vacuum the main living area so it looks nicer when your mom walks in the door from work or school. If you or your brothers drip on the kitchen floor make sure to wipe it up with a wet rag right away so that you don't need to mop the floor often. If there's laundry to be put away. Your brothers are probably old enough to put clothes in their drawers as are you. I think it's okay to leave your mom and stepdad's clothes for them to put up. Keep dinner easy. Hot dogs, Mac&Cheese, Ham & Cheese Sandwiches. You're a kid. Don't worry about elaborate meals. Maybe on the weekend you and your mom can make a couple of casseroles to put in the fridge or freezer. That way you can just put them in the oven or microwave during the week and you and your mom can spend some time together creating them just the two of you.
2006-06-21 10:49:30 · answer #2 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's good for you to learn how hard it is to take care of kids and a house... will help you be ready for later in life. However, I would start charging her for your time and make money by babysitting. You have a life, too. Do the house work... and get paid for chores. It's called an allowance. The things you have mentioned... I have been cooking and cleaning since I was 6 and babysitting since I was 10. Stop complaining and meet up to your mom's expectations and then some! Show her you know responsibility, but responsibility comes with a price.
2006-06-21 06:25:41 · answer #3 · answered by ♥-=-TLCNJ19-=-♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was in your shoes as a child. It made me more mature. I hated it growing up because I was "mom" to my brother than a sister. My dad worked 16 hour days 7 days a week and my mom worked 10.5 hour days. So they were never home. I was only 7 years old and my brother was 4 years old when this started. It lasted all the way until I left the house for the military.
What I wish I would have done was reported my parents for neglect to children services. I would have loved to had parents who wanted to be around me and that loved me and my brother. But, my life wasn't like that.
I can say that because of the experiences of my past, I am a great mom, and I know what I would not do to my own child.
2006-06-21 06:10:09 · answer #4 · answered by navymilitarybrat76 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think thats putting alot of adult responsibility on you. Is there anyone in your family ,like a grandmother or aunt you could talk to about your feelings and the situation. You didn't say how old you were. Whether she is going to school or not she has some responsibility to her family. Its good thats shes trying to better herself, but she needs to get other help then just you. A child doesn't need to take on all an adults responsibilities. but you should definately talk to someone, keep your room clean and maybe do the dishes once in awhile. Good luck, Hon I hope you are getting to have some fun once in awhile.
2006-06-21 10:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm...wash the dishes yourself, clean the house yourself...help mom and step dad out a little...in other words,get off yer lazy bum and do something for someone else.
Welcome to the real world.
2006-06-22 00:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by icey shine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down. Do what you can and the rest will be taken care of eventually. Your Mom wants to go to school. Encourage her. She is just as worried as you are about how the house looks.
2006-06-21 06:09:32 · answer #7 · answered by Fortuna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 don't apologize for not being able to give your addresse out that should be a no brainer.
What is your question exactly? And how old are you?
2006-06-21 06:18:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell her im not a maid i help you by babysitting, just becauase ur in school doesnt mean you arent a mom anymore, you wanted kids i didnt!!thats what i always told her
2006-06-21 07:54:26 · answer #9 · answered by Victoria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SO WHAT ARE U TRYING TO TELL US ARE TELLING US THAT U CANT BABYSIT U ARE LAZY TO KEEP YOUR HOUSE CLEAN. BABYSIT IS TO EASY WAY TO EASY FOR U .
MAN U ARE SO LOCK LY MAN LEST U DO NT NEED TO FIND A JOB MAN THAT HARD TO DO.
2006-06-21 06:14:54 · answer #10 · answered by kenny y 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋