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[Tweedledude]

We have the kids clean the lunchroom after they are done eating. We run 2-3 vacuums a day. Most of the teens that vacuum have to be shown how to use a vacuum down to moving things out of the way. Some have even entangle themselves in the cord before. It's crazy to see a teen who has never done that before. I take it for granted I guess because mine does it at home and she's not even a teen yet.

Wow basic life skills. Ya ever w watch the videos of teenagers trying to use a rotary phone? Hilarious

 

[Oldermom935]

Wow basic life skills. Ya ever w watch the videos of teenagers trying to use a rotary phone? Hilarious

When we turned 12 my dad taught us to sew, wash clothes, iron, clean his way, and cook. He said we were old enough to help out and if we knew this we wouldn't have to count on anyone else to do it.

 

[Oldermom935]

 

[Tweedledude]

When we turned 12 my dad taught us to sew, wash clothes, iron, clean his way, and cook. He said we were old enough to help out and if we knew this we wouldn't have to count on anyone else to do it.

And he knew what he was talking about

 

[Oldermom935]

And he knew what he was talking about

Yup. Teaching independence, and team work. Something you learn and no one can ever take away from you.

 

[Tweedledude]

Yup. Teaching independence, and team work. Something you learn and no one can ever take away from you.

I hope the Dept of education ain't watching this we could be burnt as heretics lol

 

[Oldermom935]

I hope the Dept of education ain't watching this we could be burnt as heretics lol

DOJ may indict us.

 

[Tweedledude]

DOJ may indict us.

Exactly.....

 

[Tweedledude]

Exactly.....

We laugh but ....

 

[likes2watchU]

I would be worried they froze after coming out of it

We have one too. It runs on a solar panels it’s not on a pedestal but we put one out in the winter near our bird feeders.

Care to weigh in, @Wonderer67 ?

 

[likes2watchU]

We had chores but mom always went behind us. She was a perfectionist

We're related?

 

[Wonderer67]

The neighborhood where I grew up, most kids' families had cleaning people where ours had chores

A “cleaning person” was another word for kids and parents who vacuumed their own homes, cleaned their own shit, washed their own dishes (by hand of course!), mopped their own floors, etc.

Having a “staff” was for the well to do.

 

[Wonderer67]

We had chores but mom always went behind us. She was a perfectionist

Had some of that too!!

My dad had a good eye for “the best and most efficient way to do things.” my way was not typically up to snuff!

 

[Wonderer67]

When we turned 12 my dad taught us to sew, wash clothes, iron, clean his way, and cook. He said we were old enough to help out and if we knew this we wouldn't have to count on anyone else to do it.

Important life and survival skills!

Also recall having to do my own wash too. I am glad we took the same approach w my daughter. She didn’t love us for it, but I think it was healthy for her.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Sounds good. Make sure you get rest.

Yes, Mom….

 

[thør]

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