Why do I have to do so many chores? From Zack, age 7.?
151666
Because that is the reason people have kids to do the chores.
337348
15 and I worked @ an elementary school in the summer when they had no school (back in the 70's).  I learned that even though there was no one around to see the cleaning that I did, it mattered that I did my job as they asked me too. Just mopping and cleaning the school floors and windows.  When you accept a job, do it as well as you can even if nobody is supervising you.  Til this day, whatever I am hired for, I do it to the best that I can.
184863
well it is probably both. I to, had to do chores or i did not get to do anything!! Also, parents today dont have enough discipline, and they let there kids walk all over them. Which to me, is a crock of shit. I think that a teen needs boundaries, and there needs to be rules set. If a parent just gives in, then they need there ass kicked!! and people wonder what the world is coming to- today, teen have no respect, no morals, and are lazy as hell./
881412
losing my children.  I am not as great a housekeeper as I'd like, although my children are happy.  So the house is sometime sacrificed.  Oh well.  I also have a disease that can be disabling.  Maybe that's why my house can be cumbersome.  But I try not to focus on it.\n\nHave a lovely day!
192102
Impatience.  I am a doer. I don't liek waiting for someone else.  And i don't naturally stop to pay attention to my 15 mo old son when I could be working or "doing" something.  BUT my "doer" in me also motivates me to fix this problem by making it a point to stop and pay attention and play with my son.
206765
Oh can I relate to/with you on this one!!! I have four kids. He has one. I love this man dearly but making my four walk a narrow line and expect the best is great until it comes to his son who can do,say,etc. what ever in the heck he wants! I simply told him about it. After all, I can live without a man or find another one but my kids are all I truely have and can not be replaced. Equal...the whole house and everyone in it. No one is more special then the other when it comes to discipline! If you are in the wrong, it is our job as the parent to help set the child back down on the right path! Good luck and remember, eventually your kids will notice and hold it against you for not doing or saying anything! Good Luck!!!
685847
You need to find out why he won't do it. Trying talking to him about it calmly. Assuming that he is not just a lazy child. There may a distraction at school.\nOr maybe he is just depressed...almost anything can affect a childs school work.
214280
Well he kinda does pay the bills and support your whole family and face it you wouldnt have those designer jeans on if he didnt drag his butt out of bed everymorning and go to work, i think your the spoiled kid in this situation, maybe you need to look at everything your dad does for you instead of everything you wish he would be. I bet he wishes he had a daughter that got better grades and didnt want to spend so much money on retarded things constantly but he got stuck with you..... sucks huh?
677063
Make an arrangement with him, that he does the dishes certain days, (and to never assume that you did them. He's jsut being a lazy unreliable kid) and on certain days you will do them. Do that with all the chores, if you want. And if it doesn't do them, its supposed to, no naps or movie watching.
638603
as a mother of 3 boys i can tell u - find for them something to do. in that case they will be busy and won't have time to drive u nuts. i give my kids some chores and try to keep them separate from each other by giving them some different appointments\nand i would really answer also to that previous to mine answer - if he has children like drunk midgets it is his own fault that he can not have nice chidren. mine never woke me up in the morning by hitting me even when they were brainless toddlers. children are the best people on this planet if they hace normal parents
740815
As much as SOME people like to pass it off as your attutude and actions, it isn't ENTIRLY your fault.  Try to get the kids to help clean, and work on reminding yourself not to leave a mess.  I also have ADD, so I understand how hard it is.  Unfortunatly, not all of us can rely on the meds.  You need to (possibly with professional help) learn to compensate for your problem.  For example, I have to remind myself that I can't throw my cloths on the bed, because I won't bother to remember that when I 'm washing clothes.  Good Luck!
459735
i don't think you are a man until you have responsibilities and take care of them.  that doesn't mean chores but things such as bills, yourself (without all financial help from parents), and family. age has nothing to do with it.
819929
Let him watch 3 kids byhimself all day and see how clean he can keep the house,,,,,,,,if he does not appreciate you after that kick his butt.  I'll tell you i was a nanny i took one day off and dad stayed home...you guessed it he called me three time and the third call was "my wife is going to kill me the youngest gave tha cat a hair cut."  they say being a mom is three jobs in one babysitter.housekeeper and cook. Make him try it.
52912
I put a dry erase calendar on the fridge. I made the chore schedule and for every chore done on time, I gave him a reward. (not an allowance!) I used things like a night at the movies or a family arcade (at the local mall) Or I gave him the option to choose his reward at the end of the month: he could go to Disney World or Busch Gardens or anywhere in FL or GA. (he usually chose Disney World.)
241468
Maybe he's a kid at heart.  Kids are always selfish - they're not capable of anything different and that's okay.  :)
275600
he is a guy and your brother. i have an older one and three little ones. hate to break it to you, but there is not a whole lot you can do about it, but just dont indulge his behavior and be sure that he sees it is not mature.
205976
yeah im working on this too but my parents are all about grades and shit not that stuff. uhhh what im doing, and it seems to be working, is to take more responsibility and like do crap around the house without them asking. come home when ur told, do stuff u wouldnt normally do, make sure u can do everything to help them out that u possibly can. suck up, be a tool, good luck.