In america aren't the parents supose to serve food to kids. aren't mothers supose to be housewives? I am raised in a whole different culture where my parents just sit at home and expects me to cook and serve and do dishes. I am raised by chinese people.
2007-02-26 14:46:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It depends on how you feel about them. If you feel you have a real problem with their expectations of you, try talking it out with them and share your concerns without laying blame on anybody. You never know. They may not understand how this impacts your life.
Personally, I take care of my mother. I feed her, I wash her. I pay the mortgage and the bills. I do the cooking and the dishes and the cleaning and I work too. I do this because I love her. It's not always easy or pleasant but I am glad to do it. My motto is "Cherish the people in your life and honor those whom you love. Life is only a temporary existence".
Talking with your parents about it responsibly may help make a difference with your situation.
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2007-02-26 15:07:42 · answer #1 · answered by Christy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didnt do the cooking, in part because my father is a fussy eater, but I was expected to do the yard work (or at least help a lot, all weekend during leaves season) and the laundry, and portion of keeping the house clean (vacuuming, dusting, cleaning the bathroom) and clearing the table and doing dishes after dinner.
2007-02-26 22:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by freshbliss 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that everyone's answer is going to vary upon their upbringing. People have to take into account cultural differences. I am african-american/dominican and my parents expect me to cook/clean (whenever I'm at home, I now go to a college that is hours away) but they also are the ones who work and pay the bills. No, they don't ALWAYS expect me to, but as long as I'm there for free.... what choice do I have?
2007-02-26 23:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by theprototype_1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all you ungrateful kids need to understand who pays the bills and buys your clothes, when you get a job and pay bills than maybe you can have a say so but until then shut up and put up with it. i can't believe you brats are even complaining about something so simple. i wouldn't mind if my kid worked and paid the bills while i stood home and cooked and cleaned.
2007-02-26 23:04:55 · answer #4 · answered by fallen_angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like your wanting to be a lazy teenager.Work while your taught it will help you support your family later.They are just teaching you to learn how to surive.My dad always said youll never have anything if you dont work for it .Maybe youll be a great chef one day.You should have a reward once in awhile for your job.
2007-02-26 22:53:31 · answer #5 · answered by Gypsy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my family,we all willing pitch in & do all the indoor & outdoor chores because,we not only enjoy it,but,that's how we were raised.
2007-02-26 23:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by auntfran8 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm 44 and enjoy doing all that I can for my dad my mom just passed recently its called respecting your elders also helps you to learn independance.
2007-02-26 22:52:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
yeah i hear you parents that take advantage of the kids should be thrown in the klink
2007-02-26 22:50:02 · answer #8 · answered by bubba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
r u adopted?? they could be using u to their advantage, stand up 4 you self
2007-02-26 22:50:20 · answer #9 · answered by smoovkay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends if your parents are healthy and can do those things for themselves or not.
2007-02-26 22:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by pooh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋