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Teens lying around in their rooms all day, every day

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chocolatesaltyballs22 · 09/07/2020 12:37

I need to get some perspective on whether this is normal. Two stepsons, 19 & 13. Eldest back from Uni until Sept. I also have a 17 yo daughter. They all only come out of their rooms to eat and other than that we don't see them. I don't think I can take an entire summer of this. They don't lift a finger in the house. I resent basically looking after another grown adult (19yo) although my husband is now doing all of his kids washing as I said I'm not doing it any longer and the eldest needs to understand how to work the washing machine and take some responsibility.

My 17yo has a job and does more in terms of going out and seeing friends when she's not working, so I'm not as worried about her. But the boys don't go out/see friends/go for walks or do anything but sit in their rooms (presumably gaming?) The eldest has just got himself a job which we had to push him to do because we told him he's not lying around every day all summer. So he started this week. But when he's not working, he's just in his room.

Is this normal? Should I be chucking them out of their rooms once a day for a walk and some fresh air?

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Frankola · 14/07/2020 15:14

I liken my SD to a cat. She shows her face when she wants feeding.

It's an age thing. Dont let it bother you. As long as they arent getting themselves into trouble it's fine.

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