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A Mom Asks for Help with Her Teen's Chores
A mom on the forum seeks advice: "I have a 17-year-old son who "debates" everything -- I'm looking for good responses to his questions as to why he should have to keep his things picked up, why he should have to do chores, etc. He's a good kid, good student, active in sports -- we just want him to feel some responsibility around the house, and he's not feeling it! And needs a good reason (other than a discipline to get him to do it) why?? Anyone have anything good my husband and I can use? " Denise's thoughts: "I really don't think you have to answer his questions as he is debating for no reason but to get out of what you've asked him to do. If he wants to debate why things need to be cleaned, be more than willing to do so after he has picked up. I think kids and teens feel responsible about things like keeping a room clean after they have learned what keeping their room clean is like. I feel we need to help our teens build a good habit, using positive discipline if need be, and then we can discuss the merits of that good habit. Otherwise, it's like discussing which was the better team at the ballgame without your teen seeing the game." Asking our community: How do you get your teen to clean their room or do their chores? Does your teen try to debate with you? How do you handle that? Please share your advice, opinions and experiences in the comments area. Chores and Teens Resources:
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