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Three or four baths a week?

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christonapushbike · 13/03/2026 14:51

When we redid our bathroom we got a lovely big deep tub with the intention of using it as a nice treat approx once every 2-3 months. DSD enjoys using it 3-4 times a week and complains that her ensuite shower isn't usable as the pressure in her shower is 'too low' (its fine- not a power shower but totally usable!). Am I unreasonable to feel this is completely ungrateful attitude and an ensuite is a massive privilege (only she has one in our house) she spends up to 2 hours bathing in our bath and I've worked out each bath costs £3.50 in gas and water (it's 300 litre capacity). When challenged on why she refuses to use her own bathroom she just shrugs/ scowls. Her ensuite is a shower room with a toilet (no bath) for reference.

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shuffleofftobuffalo · 15/03/2026 11:13

I think it’s fairly standard that teenagers will put your bills up one way or another. Smile, grit your teeth and let her bathe! If you didn’t want people to use it your shouldn’t have got such a ridiculous bath. You’ve not said if you have other, younger kids but if you do you can look forward to them also having expensive baths.

Katey83 · 17/03/2026 14:14

This is mental. Why did you install a bath that is so expensive to use? Why have a bath and then get so upset when it is used for its intended purpose? I am a stepmother and the thought that I would prohibit my DSD's use of basic facilities is unthinkable - and I'm hardly the world's most benevolent stepparent. But really, a child in your house is having a bath and you are annoyed about this? Get a grip.

Fleurdalys · 17/03/2026 18:34

God how mean and incredibly tight of you🤦‍♀️
It’s a family bathroom?
Who are you to choose how she washes?

OneZanyPoet · 17/03/2026 19:05

A bath as a treat every 2-3 months 😂

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