Is this a reasonable request?

[Theblackdogagain]

I have 12 year old twin boys. One able bodied, one physical disabled. This summer dh hasn't taken it all off and will be working mornings, I will be working full time. We've built a summer house with football table in the garden, there's a football area and basketball. Am I being unreasonable to expect them to read every morning, tidy the kitchen then to play outside in good weather until dh finishes work? We're both taking days off and they are welcome to see friends but in the main a few hours without argument and letting us work?

Sounds reasonable to me, though does it depend maybe on the nature of your DS's disability?

I think generally expecting 12 year olds to do a few chores, a bit of homework and not disturb you for the morning is reasonable yes. Is there flexibility in the routine you've described?
You know them best at the end of the day but I'd say it sounds fine.

Can the twin with a physical disability actually play football and basketball, and without exhausting himself for the rest of the day? If not, the physically able twin can't really play football by himself, can he?

Yes, activities are set up for both kids (basketball is played either sitting down or in wheelchair chair, he can wash up etc) , I'm being made to feel like I'm the worst mum for nor letting them just play computer games all day but some fresh air will be good for them. Obviously if its raining then it will be gaming or quiet TV in the lounge.

Totally reasonable request. They're 12 years old not 5. If they manage all their chores, you can always use the comp as a reward. Or even if you just need time for yourself.

You aren't the worst mum in the world. But at what point of the day are they allowed to play computer games? Because surely when you are working is a good time - then they can go out with dad in the afternoon and do stuff with you in the evening.

At 12 they might just want to go and see friends too, maybe go to the park, or have a friend over. (Depending on what works best for your boys.)

They can have friends round or go out whenever, I'm just planning their down time. At the moment the ps4 is in our bedroom where dh works and as he has confidential phone calls he needs to be alone. They can play computer in the evenings or when dh has finished work.