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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Fernie · F

What is she busy doing...looking at her phone?

morrgin · F

@Fernie that too

Fernie · F

@morrgin I am old school and KNOW that the very fact that you are asking this question...you...THE MOTHER..means that that kid has too much power. Busy shmusy! " But she still finds time to go out with her friends?" SHE is in CHARGE! Get tough Mom!!!!! I'm on your side by the way

morrgin · F

@Fernie thanks but I'm the stepmom and dad has guilty father problem. He thinks daughter has been through so much, he doesnt want to upset her, doesnt want her to like her mom better than him, he hated his own stepmoms, fairytales, and Disney doesnt give stepmoms much of a chance to be believed, heard, or let our feelings matter.

Fernie · F

@morrgin Geez, I sure wish you had added that detail to your post...never mind then...Dad is to blame if he;s letting her have the power. Sorry

morrgin · F

@Fernie no need to be sorry. It's a backwards situation. I cant ask for advice or anything as a stepmom because majority of people can't get past the evil stepmom stereotype.

Fernie · F

@morrgin Stepmoms rarely get any respect...I respect you

morrgin · F

@Fernie thank you☺️