Should a busy teenager still have at least 1 chore?

Teen claims she is too busy to do the dishes 2 nights a week. That's the only chore asked of her. She says between school, sports, and her first job she hasnt started yet she doesnt have time. But she still finds time to go out with her friends?

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chubbysteve99 · 51-55, MVIP

of course and there should be consequences if she does not do it

morrgin · F

@chubbysteve99 Consequences don't exist for her. Her dad doesn't want to make her unhappy with him.

chubbysteve99 · 51-55, MVIP

@morrgin that is no good at all

morrgin · F

@chubbysteve99 yeah I agree

chubbysteve99 · 51-55, MVIP

well until there is she will not change

morrgin · F

@chubbysteve99 I know but not much i can do. If I try to be firm about it then they think I'm just picking on her and I need to be more understanding of her.

chubbysteve99 · 51-55, MVIP

sounds like they both need a reality check

morrgin · F

@chubbysteve99 unfortunately all I can do is step back, take care of myself, and watch the coming train wreck.

chubbysteve99 · 51-55, MVIP

true and be there to pick up the pieces.

morrgin · F

@chubbysteve99 as long as it doesnt get worse and I can hang in that long. Last month she flipped out when her dad didnt want argue with her about money she wanted and she went to hit him so he restrained her and she left telling everybody he hurt her and then child protective services got called and police showed up. Case was closed and husband cleared but I moved out for awhile

Fernie · F

@morrgin It is already SO out of control....why are you letting her be this way? You enable her horrible behavior...better book a Dr. Phil episode...you need help