lately I have been really upset with my family for not helping me with any household chores like dishes,cleaning the house or taking out the garbage. I realize that this is the way that it has been for years and years for millions of families around the world. but it has gotten to the point that I almost hate hate them...and that the dogs are the only ones that i really like. I rant,rave and also have tried talking to them calmly about my concerns and it all fall to deaf ears... what can i do? I have gone on "strike" but I I soon go back bc I cann't stand looking or living in a pig sty....my family is of the age that they can easily take care of themselves but they cann't seem to even do simple task.... I really need help...
2007-01-20 17:17:40 · 3 answers · asked by nsparky1 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Wooo.... girl, you are preaching to the choir here! I feel your pain.
I put notes up around the house. It is embarrassing for my kid and husband when their friends see them.
If the kids are old enough to pick up after themselves then they are old enough to lose privileges if they do not do chores.
Have a family meeting and tell them that you can not do this all yourself.
I have a full time job and I sure as heck am not going ot be the only person that cleans if I am paying half the bills!
I divided up tasks and made each family member a list of things that they are responsible for. Then I held a family meeting to explain it all and why it had to be done. If my son doesn't do his part then he loses the controllers to his game cube until it is done.
If the hubby doesn't then he has to listen to me complain until he does.
Honestly though, just setting everyone down and telling them that it is not fair that I have to clean up after everyone in the house and telling them how it makes me feel helped a lot.
2007-01-20 17:28:22 · answer #1 · answered by flappymcp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After letting them know how you feel, put up a chore list that all must abide by. There's no reason all cant chip in. E/one is a part of the family, and e/one needs to carry some responsibilty as well. Be prepared to dish out the consequences when chores are not completed. Stick to your guns!
2007-01-21 01:37:31 · answer #2 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take each day 1 at a time, y son died this year its what i have to do......
2007-01-21 01:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by harmonieclark 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋