lazy house...?

Question

I have a family who is lazy. How can encourage that person to be more helpful round the house without shouting at them?

Answer 1

try to involve them in your house work start off by asking for help to fold the washing then maybe help with making the bed then start introducing who's turn is it to do the washing up. take turns in cooking the tea and so on it is a slow process but it does work i get help myself around the house now and it is great. good luck. x

Answer 2

You say family but you thenrefer to that person ---book yourself a holiday, go stay with a friend- leave the larder empty the clothes unwashed and the room untidy........when you come back if there is no change then that person does not deserve you..

Answer 3

Go on strike!
you will find it unbearable but that's what you have to do.
then set ground rules and after they have been agreed by all you can do your bit.
remind all that you are not the maid

Answer 4

Punching them usually works

Answer 5

If its not a child tell them help are get out

Answer 6

when they come in expecting food be lying reading a magazine,let them run out of undies/socks,show them all the jobs you do they take for granted.

Answer 7

Sit them down and try and explain to them how you feel. If that doesn't work, stop doing everything for them.

Answer 8

set an example or give them a role model

Answer 9

Refuse to cook for them until they do what you ask. It works.

Answer 10

Go on strike