Going over this topic in class really made me think about all the types of chores that I had to do when I was little. I would always have to sweep, and do the dishes, or do a load of laundry. But my brothers rarely did things like these. They would have to mow the lawn or help my dad clean up the garage. To me; cleaning up the garage looked easier. My dad would play music, and they would just have to separate greasy tools. Once I asked if I could help outside, and my dad thought that was a terrible idea. Why? Becuase I was his little girl and I shouldn't be getting grease stains in my clothes. After this, I think my parents sort of caught on, and the boys started to help inside too I didn't have to do the dishes by myself, and I would wash and dry the laundry, they would just fold it.
One day I remember more than any other; was in the year 2006. It was a few days before my brothers graduation from High School. My mom was out of town for the weekend and my dad was at work; and lo and behold his work uniform wasn't clean. I was 13 at that time and had to teach my older brother, how to work the washing machine. And in case you are wondering, no; it wasn't new!
This is the same at my house, my brothers never did anything with actual cleaning, and it actually pissed me off lol and I voiced that. I think parents should educate both sex children on all chores inside and out because once they are out of the house they will need to be able to do everything and not always be reliant on others.
ReplyDeleteMy brother never had to do anything either when it came to housework. He always had someone else do it for him. To this day he can't even make his own food sometimes. It sucked when I lived at home because I always had to do it for him.
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