my mom stays on the computer delegating here "Sparks Page" on Sparkspeople.com all day, everyday. Then she comes in and tells me to do chores that she could have otherwise been doing, after I get home from school. Do I not have a place in explaining that she is being lazy?
2007-03-20 20:34:34 · 11 answers · asked by LuvUrGirl 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
just to clear some things up, no she doesn't work, and yes i do have chores besides the ones she gives me which is why i have a problem with her telling me to do more when i get home. My Dad and me both recognize the problem but my dad has finally just decided to drop it and tells me that is how my mother chooses to socialize ( I guess since on that website they are obsessed with health...kind of ironic) so I'm at a loss
2007-03-20 20:49:43 · update #1
ok..no offense gg but you didn't understand the question. at all.
2007-03-20 21:03:23 · update #2
because my point is, i'm not trying to get on the computer in the first place. it would just be nice to come home to my mother being productive. and no she doesn't keep the house tidy because she is on there all day. i promise you im not lying thanks.
2007-03-20 21:04:53 · update #3
sounds like mom is addicted to the web site there really isn't anything you can do about it hun sorry
if you confront her about it she will just get mad at you and if your dad sees the problem but is doing nothing about it what can you do ?
2007-03-20 21:36:29 · answer #1 · answered by debrasearch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know exactly how you feel. I have three brothers and every day when I'd come home from school, I'd be the one that would have to clean all the time. Then again my parents worked a lot, so I could see how they were tired and whatnot. Now that my twin bro and I have moved out, the other two boys have to do all my chores I had when living there.
But if her not doing anything except spending all her time on the computer is bothering you, you could address your mother. Unfortunately, it will probably result in an argument and things probably won't change. But there's nothing wrong with bringing it to your mother's attention.
Good Luck.
2007-03-21 03:42:56 · answer #2 · answered by Kiri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell you what..
call in sick one day, and see if thing(s) would change [i.e. if she would give you/husband/house more time than the computer and the blog].
if nothing changed, then whenever she asks you to do some Chores/clean/cook, simply just tell her that you already bugged with all the homework and school/college projects that should be done before the deadline and that is only couple of days ahead.. and you may finish with: 'i'm really sorry but i don't have time right now'.
what do u say ;)
cheers
PS. but don't keep it a habit. so, as soon as you see some 'general' improvement you can help 'gradually'.
Good Luck :))
2007-03-21 05:36:59 · answer #3 · answered by Sharp_blade 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've stopped going to work because of Yahoo Answers. Lord only knows how the hell I'm going to pay my bills. I have to take brief asides to go to ebay.com and sell some of my stuff to live.
This isn't uncommon. The internet is more addictive than crack. (Crack really isn't that addictive, as it were. It's more of a myth brought about by the law-makers...none of whom have ever tried crack). In that case, since I'm addicted to Everclear, I'll say that the internet is more addictive than alcohol. I can survive a day without a drink...but I can't survive a day without checking my email or Microsoft account.
2007-03-21 09:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you need to tell her to get off her lazy butt and help...if she doesnt work she should have the house clean and dinner cooked when you kid(s) and her husband if there is one gets home...just explain that it bothers you that she does nothing all day and then when you get home she wants you to do chores...if she loves you like im sure she does she will understand...being a mother i would...
2007-03-21 03:41:45 · answer #5 · answered by proud trucker wife 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends how much you do.You should be doing some chores,but not whole a lot.Everybody has to do something around the house.Like i make my 5 and 3 year olds to pick up their toys,to hang their clothes and to clean their rooms if they are messy.
2007-03-21 03:43:08 · answer #6 · answered by avavu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats what kids are for. To be the parents housekeepers. just kidding. There's really nothing you can do about it. You can tell her shes being lazy but she'll probly fall back on that old favorite of kids everywhere "My house, my rules."
2007-03-21 03:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by Amanda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell her that you have homework to do.
Also, ask her to spend some time with you, try to get her out of the house, to get her out of her online world.
2007-03-21 09:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find an after school activity so u r not home so often.
tell her "mom, u r lazy and i have so much homework to do"
2007-03-21 07:49:42 · answer #9 · answered by Miki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is my guess that she does keep the house together while you are at school, so she can't be on there all the time.
Also, she is an adult, and has the privelege of using the computer whenever she wants. Your job as a teenager is to study, help a little around the house, and be a good kid.
She wants you to do the chores first....get them out of the way, then get on the computer.
(when I was your age, my mom NEVER made me do anything....I really wish she had.)
2007-03-21 03:59:38 · answer #10 · answered by gg 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋