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How do you (should you) deal with chores when they are so busy?

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KatyMac · 17/07/2012 09:57

DD should help with chores but she is out of the house for more than 65 hours a week - 36 with going to school & 29 OOS activities

She clears up after herself (ideally) putting washing in the basket, dishes in the dishwasher, putting away clean clothes.

But how reasonable is it to ask her to do more?

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RosemaryandThyme · 17/07/2012 10:04

She sounds great I can't think that she should do more around the house - how old is she ? if it's not causing arguements (ie she'll help out when asked) then I really think that's fine.
Just out of interest - what activities is she doing for 29 hours ? If your having to wait around and give lifts etc it could be quite draining you you.

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SquishyCinnamonSwirls · 17/07/2012 10:08

How old is she?
If she's keeping her room clean and tidy, sorting out dirty/clean clothes and helping out with anything else when asked then I think that's fair.

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KatyMac · 17/07/2012 10:09

Dancing - Ballroom, Latin Ballet, Contemporary, Modern, Tap & African

It is exhausting running her round tbh at least some of them she gets the train by herself

She is 14

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KatyMac · 17/07/2012 10:31

Ah no

She doesn't keep her room tidy - I just close the door Wink

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