hi wat r the views on a16 yr ol girl doing own washin ironin, bed/r,hoovers up or down 1wk @collge,work?

Question

she also empties d/washer every other day plus wipe down kitchen sides.she begudges these chores i am a cleaning contractor, work on building sites cleaning houses after builders
please who has got it right me or my daughter
thanks lesley

Answer 1

I think by 16 years of age she should be helping out around the home.
She may think it is cruel at this age but in a few years time when she has her own place she will thank you for the good grounding you have given her.

Answer 2

She should be doing all of that. My mom taught me how to use the washing machine when I was 10 years old. I've been doing my share of the chores for as long as I can remember.

It's up to everyone in the house to keep it clean. I'm 24 now and still live at home. So, I wash all my own clothes, keep my room clean, empty the dishwasher when needed, clean the bathrooms on a weekly basis. Clean up the kitchen when I'm done using it. I would be doing more if my dad and brother didn't have chores of their own to do.

I think it's normal. Kids who don't have to do chores are spoiled and won't know what to do when they move out on their own.

Good job mom!

Answer 3

Of course she begrudges the chores: she doesn't have adult responsibilities yet, and this is the most she's had on her plate. You work hard and you know that her carefree days are soon over. She knows that too.

There isn't anything wrong with a mother and daughter working together to make each other's lives easier. If you're thankful to her for all that she does for herself and how much better she makes your life, and you help her squeeze the last drops of fun and childhood out of her teens, I'm sure she won't mind anymore. You'll probably feel a lot closer to each other.

Answer 4

She's 16! She's going to begrudge anything you ask her to do. Next time she starts popping off about not wanting or liking to do her chores, then tell her she doesn't have to do them... and then you don't have to feed, clothe or provide her with spending money. Be prepared to follow through with making her prepare her own meals (and give her plenty of grief for using food your purchased) and to not buy her clothing or giving her money. I'm sure she'll get the point before long.

Answer 5

I don't see anything wrong with a job like that. Just tell her to be careful and keep her cell phone and mace available with her. Cuz even though it may be good money working at the college even though its a lot to do, don't want any college guys taking advantage of her.

Answer 6

i don't understand the question do you want her to let you do it or is she doing differently from you my child is 12 with a set of chores to do she begrudges these chores lets face it i don't like to do chores but it is necessary function if the question is should she do it then yes maybe she thinks she is helping you out i guess i need further info

Answer 7

i think its a good idea i used to have to do it all from when i was 14 to when i got married at 22, its all part of learning to look after yourself, but ease up when its exam time

Answer 8

i didn't live with my family at 16 like allot of people so i think that definitely yes she should be doing it, cos by 16 you need to no how to look after your self.

if she doesn't kick her out!


only joking

Answer 9

she should do that, hell i was doing laundry, cleaning washing dises, ironing, mowing the lawn etc when i was 7 and 8. this kid is 16? she should have started sooner.

Answer 10

She's a big girl, so it won't kill her to help out around the house.