I'm having a dilemma with eldest ds, nearly 15.
I have been too soft on him imo and told him that he will have to make his own packed lunch as from the start of this term.
So far, he can't be arsed. This puts me in a difficult position. I think part of my job as a parent is fostering independence. He is definitely capable of even just making a sarnie.
I'm torn between letting him get to the point where he'll realise that he needs to make his lunch for school and making it for him. I'm worried that his teachers will think I'm neglecting him! If I keep making it for him, he won't ever make it himself though.
Apparently there was nothing to eat yesterday, but we had cheese, laft over roast veg, seedy bread and fruit. So, a good lunch there imo.
I've also put him in charge of getting his laundry in the machine. So, that hasn't been done in time so his PE kit is damp.
DP and I are also busy and I think it's time DS should be starting to take responsibility over meals, laundry and other bits. Unfortunately, he really can't be arsed and I don't want to be a pushover. So, it's a case of stalemate.
Will I get a call from the school asking me wtf is going on?
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AIBU?
To expect a yr 10 student to put his clothes in the wash and make his own packed lunch. Teachers also please answer.
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PaulSmenis · 25/09/2013 08:31
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