I understand that children can be messy, I'm not expecting miracles...but I've asked them time and time again to please try and keep their room tidy, bring down their drinks, the rubbish from their snacks etc... I've always helped them tidy it when it's got really bad as I know it can be a bit overwhelming for them when it gets in a state.
I'm now trying to walk past and leave it as it is but I feel so guilty for not doing it and having them stay in such a messy room but at the same time I don't want it to become expected that I will do it.
AIBU to think that 7&9 are okay ages to tidy up after yourselves?