Im a middle child i have an older brother who is in college and no longer living at home, and my younger sister is 12 and actually somewhat lazy and doesnt do much to help with the house chores. Im a 17 yr. old female and my mom is one of those people who believes that the women should do the cleaning, now i dont mind cleaning but i mind when im the only one doing the cleaning, my mom does the cooking and shes a stay at home mom so i dont mind too much if she doesnt help clean, but my parents say that my sister is "too young to clean" when i was cleaning at 9/10. how do i talk to them and get them to have my sister help with the chores.i find my parents often doing her school reports, and homework (which by the way they never helped me with mine at her age). they seem to think she is too young for everything, they even clean her room for her. they never did any of this when i was her age. how do i convince them that she is old enough to help with chores and i need the help.
2006-11-12 08:36:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
The only thing you can do is to tell them how your feel. You have stated it very well on here. Remind them that you did things for yourself when you were younger than your sister is now. Be thankful that they did not do your homework for you because you learned a lot more by doing it on your own. Tell your parents how much you appreciate the fact that they let you learn for yourself.
If you can't convince them to change, just realize that it will not be long before you will be off to college and out of the house.
2006-11-12 08:45:27 · answer #1 · answered by Gypsy Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your parents and tell them the samething you just said right here. Your parents think that you are a responsible female. They see that you can do things on your own while your sister needs a little extra help. This isnt helping your sister to be more independent. Ask them what would happen to your sister if they werent around to help her. Let them know that you need a little more help around the house. The house should be clean once you clean it one good time and the rest of the week you will just have to tidy up.
2006-11-12 17:15:40 · answer #2 · answered by justturning40 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like shes mommy and daddy's little girl. you need to explain to them that you are in one of the most difficult stages of your life where school demands your absolute attention. your sister is not too young to clean and she should be helping you out. explain to your folks that the more help you get from your sister the faster the work can be done.let them know that it hurts you when they treat your sister like a princess and treat you like a servant.demand equal sharing of chores and talk to your younger sister. the fact that your parents are doing her home work for her obviously means that she has them in the palm of her hand and you need to let your disappointments out for them to see. they may not take you on at fist but at one point in time they will start feeling sorry for you., both your parents and your sister. this is so not just.
2006-11-12 17:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by mysticshabs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, I was preparing meals at 12years old, as my mother went to work. She is not too young, just too lazy.
At 17 don't you have a lot more homework that you're just struggling to get through.
Convince your parents that you need more time to study and your little sister could help a bit more.
2006-11-12 17:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by eddie_schaap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there really is nothing you can do about what your parents say. just try your best not to complain && maybe they'll see your side to the story. it sounds like your parents favor your little sister because she's the baby.
you could also try to get a job somewhere. it'll keep you out of the house && you'll make some mula=]
hope i helped && good luck!
2006-11-12 16:44:11 · answer #5 · answered by Lexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they do need to let your sister help with chores and i did at 10 and they need to let her take responsability for her homework. she will rely on them all the time if they treat her this way. you need to just tell them she is not too young to help because you helped when you were younger.
2006-11-12 17:12:30 · answer #6 · answered by angelwinks619@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the youngest child is often treated differently. This isn't intentional, but it does happen. Sit down, and talk to your parents about what you're feeling; they may shock you! They probably don't realize the separate set of standards they're using!
2006-11-12 16:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by grandm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is too young to clean? My four year old cleans! You need to have a long sit down with them and explain to them that she isn't too young to clean!
2006-11-12 16:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
deal with it maturely. maybe they trusted you more than her. maybe when they say that she is too young to clean, maybe they mean shes to inmature clean. i wouldnt take it as a compliment for her
2006-11-12 16:54:32 · answer #9 · answered by ♫ singin_gurl1200 ♫ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well there is really nothing you can do about it... they are your parents and they can make you do it because you live in their house..hang in there it will get better
2006-11-12 16:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋