The two people I live with who refuse to clean up after themselves are my mom and my sister. My sister is like my mom, a filthy environment doesn't bother her too much. I'm like my dad, I can't stand clutter. Anyways, my mom and sister never clean up behind themselves. If you ask them to clean up something that you share with them (such as the bathroom or pots and pans), they say no. How do I deal with this?
2007-09-26 11:18:05 · 10 answers · asked by lost.in.love 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I share your pain! My husband's best friend moved in with us a year ago, and he harfly ever lifts a finger to help.
I have tried having emergency family meetings explaining that I cannot be responsible for everything in the house.
I assigned everyone a room. But, I keep finding myself cleaning up after him anyways.
I have 3 kids I am trying to teach responsibility to, I don't need to teach him too!
Try having some family meetings, and assigning chores or rooms.
That way you can see who is helping and who isn't.
Move out when you can.
Good luck Hon.
2007-09-26 12:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Gothic Martha™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really hard when your a kid, you have no authority and no one pays any attention to what you want. Just keep your area as clean as you can and don't say anything. Once your on your own you can live like you want to. It sounds like the mom and sister are just alike and your more like your dad. If your dad can't get them to do better it's a lost cause.
2007-09-26 11:28:08 · answer #2 · answered by WACVET75 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think I moved out when I was 17 ... lol ... I didn't like the way my parents ran their house ... they didn't do anything the right way ( have a driver's license, insurance, medical nothing ) ... if you're not that old yet - the best you can do is pick up behind yourself ... and do some chores to help out ... good luck ... !
2007-09-26 11:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not something you have to stress yourself out everyday because it will affect your general health in the long run. So, my advice to you is to clean up their mess when you have the time or rent your own place if you can afford it.
2007-09-26 11:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by Belen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL YOU CAN'T SAY CLEAN UP OR GET OUT BECAUSE IT IS YOUR MOTHER AND SISTER BUT HAVE YOU SHARED YOUR FEELINGS WITH THE WHOLE FAMILY ABOUT THIS ISSUE? SOMETIMES IF YOU PUT YOUR FEELINGS OUT THERE IT HELPS.
2007-09-26 11:23:37 · answer #5 · answered by sarah w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move out. but you may not have the resources.
stay with friends or family. but you may not have either in your life.
beg your roommates to please be responsible. but they don t care
clean up after them. but it could literally be the death of you.
tolerate it. until you save some money.
the way i see it, i don t have a choice and neither does anyone else. get a
small refrigerator, hot plate/microwave and stay in your room.
2017-03-18 16:08:49 · answer #6 · answered by Christina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just bide your time till you can move out and have your own place....not sure what else you can do....except clean it yourself
2007-09-26 12:56:25 · answer #7 · answered by reddevilbloodymary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If possible get your own place; being tidy doesn t seem to matter to them.
2015-01-02 04:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by Robbie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so ask your dad how he delt with it?
you have a divided family.
2007-09-26 11:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by lbrady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
move
2007-09-26 11:22:29 · answer #10 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋