Untidyness

[kernowcat]

Anybody got any ideas how to get my 8 yr old (going on 15!) DS to tidy her room and keep it tidier. I cannot see the carpet and the damp towel is starting to smell!!
Her brother is very tidy and always kept the bedroom tidy when thay shared even though I tried to get them both involved. She has not been allowed out to play all week and no friends back here either until she make an effort. Help it is getting beyond a joke and causing friction within the house.

I'm 34 and still as untidy as I was when a little girl, something my mum went grey over. It's just not important to me sometimes. I'm houseproud some of the time, but other times can't get stressed about it. Not sure that really helps - sorry!

Well there you go kernocat you can tell dp that his mum must have been really messy & untidy if she had to have someone else do it! He may reply but she was working and did not have the time - TIME, yes time we all have better things to do than worry about a spotless house.

I'n not sure that the cleaner would have found alot to do. Even when she's cooking the kitchen is spotless and so is she (abit like Delia but scary!)
Wouldn't open the can of worms about his mother again its really not worth the hassle, luckily she doesn't live near us!
Thanks for the support though! I'm sure you'll all hear from me when we're due a visit next!!!!