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Parents Refuse To Pay Their Teen For Chores, It Backfires When They Plan A Date Night
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Parents Refuse To Pay Their Teen For Chores, It Backfires When They Plan A Date Night

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Whether you should pay your children to do the housework is a big question for parents. Learning to do chores early on is very useful for adult life later, but it can lead to a lot of frustration. If the chores aren’t divided up justly or the rewards are handed out unfairly, someone will eventually feel left out.

One anonymous teenager went viral on the AITA online group after sharing how he pushed back against his parents not paying him for chores. Frustrated, he got a real job instead and now refuses to babysit his siblings for free, which made his parents mad. Now, the teen is asking the internet for advice. Read on for the story and the tips others gave him. Bored Panda has reached out to the author for further comment.

Some parents pay their kids to do housework while others expect them to pitch in regardless of any rewards

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A working teenager asked for advice online after deciding not to do chores anymore without some sort of compensation

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It can feel incredibly frustrating to know that you’re being mistreated while others are being rewarded for their efforts

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It’s up to the parents to decide whether to pay their kids to do the chores or to help them see it more as their duty. There are pros and cons to either approach. It’s helpful if your kids understand the need for chores and showing support, instead of just doing things for a reward. However, whatever you choose, you need to be consistent in your ruling.

If you openly treat your children unfairly, then it should come as no surprise when they eventually rebel against your rules. For instance, if you decide to pay your munchkins to pitch in with the housework, you need to pay all of them. Similarly, if you reward them in some other way (more computer time, amusement park trips, ice cream, etc.), you can’t exclude one or two of them.

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It’s not just about the exact amount of money you’re being paid, it’s about the fact that you’re (not) paid at all. Being left out stings. Think of it this way: if the family were a company, it would obviously be unfair if some employees were paid for doing tasks while others were expected to help out for free. Rules need to be fair and just if you expect everyone to abide by them.

Naturally, nobody is going to pay you for washing the dishes, taking out the trash, vacuuming, and cooking for yourself when you’re all grown up and living by yourself. So, for some parents, it also makes sense that their children learn the value of doing housework for their own sake, not just for cash.

Other parents see things slightly differently. They feel that kids need to be incentivized in order to contribute to the family. A reward—even a small one—is often a good motivator to get anyone to do, well, pretty much anything. It’s how the job industry functions after all. So, from that perspective, it might not be the worst thing in the world to teach children that their labor and efforts have value.

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Getting into the habit of doing chores from an early age is beneficial for kids, regardless of payment

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According to ‘Your Teen’ magazine, there are lots of benefits of chores for teenagers. For one, doing the housework consistently helps build a strong work ethic and can boost their confidence, as well as their self-esteem.

In the meantime, doing chores teaches teens how to manage their time, prioritize tasks, improve their teamwork, be more empathetic, and prepare for the future.

Meanwhile, teens who actually get paid for their efforts improve their financial literacy and know the value of hard work. They can then learn to save money, make a budget, and spend their hard-earned cash purposefully.

On the flip side, ‘Happily Family’ notes that rewards may not be all that effective at improving the quality of people’s work or their learning. They’re potentially a temporary measure to get someone to comply with what you want.

Furthermore, the fact is that human beings are remarkably capable of adapting to their circumstances, whether good or bad. Just like employees working at a company, kids would get used to their ‘wages’ fairly quickly and want more money for their efforts in the near future. And let’s not be naive, some things (e.g., reading) are worth doing and necessary even if they’re not compensated well.

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But what’s your take on all of this, dear Pandas? Do you think that the teenager is doing the right thing by refusing to do any housework unless he gets paid like his siblings? Why do you think his parents weren’t willing to reward him just like their other kids?

Were you ever paid for doing chores? Would you pay your children to help with the housework or do you expect them to help regardless? Let us know what you think in the comments section.

Many readers were very supportive of the way the teen handled things. Meanwhile, the author shared a bit more context in the comments

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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xolitaire
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If every kid did their chores without being paid that would be one thing. But only paying the younger ones? NOPE. That is blatant favoritism and generally a s****y thing to do. The parents suck.

Meagan Glaser
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

agreed. Although it's even worse that the younger kids are paid when they're doing far far less (c'mon a 10 year old only starts the roomba...and they get paid??)

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Nina
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. What f*****g s**t parents this kid has. Glad he got a job. His folks are going to be shocked when he leaves and never comes back.

Gregory Maroda
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't wait for the parents' post in a couple years, "our eldest moved out as soon as they turned 18 and refuses to talk to us. Why are they like this? We were perfect parents."

Kate Johnson
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe even, "Our oldest left the day he turned 18 and we don't even know if he's alive"

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Traveling Lady Railfan
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tough call. If the kid tries to stand up for himself by talking to the parents or showing them thus thread, a parents will either realize how incredibly unfair they've been (doesn't sound like they're very reasonable) or they'll make life worse for this person for the next 2 years or so until they are able to leave. At this point, it sounds like OP is better off working, making money, and out the door as soon as legally able to. Easier said than done in this economy. I think we can all agree the parents are exceptionally unfair in this case

Meagan Glaser
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Parents have no idea what the point of an allowance or chores IS. It's not paid labor, it's a teaching tool- you teach your kids about work/reward, about budgeting and managing money, about responsibility and expectations. OPs parents are using "chores" as codeword to excuse making their kids do what what they want, and "allowance" as a way of praising their favorite kids

Seedy Vine
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP what is happening to you is abuse: financial abuse and parentification. Please work hard, save money and GTFO for your own safety and sanity!

Eroe Infinito
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This absolutely breaks my heart. I don't understand the feeling of not being loved equally because I have amazingly awesome grandiose parents. But hearing about favoritism in reality just hurts so much. I'm sorry young man OP. Best to get out on your own and at least try to keep a bond with your siblings if your parents don't want one with you. :(

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just remember folks, the oldest kid is also the one who's going to choose your nursing home someday."

Alexandra
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what? Screw being 'a good son' and 'a good brother'. Be a good person and don't let your parents emotionally blackmail you.

Babs McGurk
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ALL of your siblings are old enough to be making their own beds, especially if they're getting paid to do chores and you are not. Your parents are terrible people.

Sarah Matsoukis
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're old enough to be home alone for a night or so, they're not toddlers

LaserBrain
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"How much did I get paid to help with house chores?" "I was allowed to live there."

Robert Sissco
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We can make you babysit" "I can call the cops for child abandonment the moment you drive away"

notlikeyou1971
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FAVORITISM! YOUR PARENTS ARE AHs! Besides, you are doing way more chores than your siblings. Some of these chores your siblings should be doing themselves. They should be making their own beds. They should be cleaning up after themselves. They should clean out their own lunchbox. You are working a job and going to school.. You also make sure that the chores still get done despite this. You probably wouldn't have to be working if your parents gave you an allowance. They are taking advantage of you because you are the oldest. Another thing, they say they can't afford to pay you to babysit? Nonsense! If they have the money to go out, they can use the same money to pay you and go on a cheaper date like a dinner or movie. Nice try mom! She called you and brat. Nice try again mom. She's selfish. She doesn't like being called out on her favoritism and selfish behavior so she turned it back on you by throwing a tantrum. She can't make you babysit. You can get her into trouble for abandonment. Calling the police because you are a minor might do the job. You are better off working since she's not going to change her ways. Anyway.. mom is going to be wondering why in a few years her 18 year old moves out and goes low or no contact . Of course parents are delusional and in denial about their actions but bad behavior has consequences. Mom better wake up because kids don't forget when parents do them wrong. It comes back to bite the parents in the a** when they least expect it. Cut it out mom. Just because the kid is the oldest doesn't mean you can dump everything on them and say it's their duty or play favorites. If that's the case remember that the oldest might pick out your nursing home one day.

Kate Johnson
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess these parents don't want a relationship with their son when he's an adult. This kind of stuff makes for kids with absolutely no motivation to stay in touch. He'll figure things out for himself and probably leave them all in his rearview. This kind of favoritism can also breed contempt between siblings as well. Some people probably shouldn't have children. They're obviously c**p at it.

DC
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever freedom you have, isn't upon them. You're 18. I'd get it if money was tight, and NONE of the children would receive an allowance - food and rent is more imortant. But, that isn't even anywhere near being close to being in distant sight. You're ripped off by your parents, and the longer you take it, the more they'll give it. If you can't stop doing this plethora of chores your siblings are too precious to be bothered with, you can at least use the weapons at your disposal - weaponize your incompetence. After you developed it. Whatever task comes atop, fail in satisfying them. Sort the dishes in the undies' drawer, wet-clean the ceilings, and play as if you're seriously surprised they aren't happy about it. Whatever you do already, you gotta carefully deteriorate your performance in, but stuff that is added now, you can fail in in every way your imagination is capable of. Make them regret that you're treated as 2nd class. Some sort of equality, you can expect from parents.

SirWriteALot
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This whole "paying for chores" thing is only a road to disaster. Better to give your kids an allowance, no questions asked, and have them contribute to the "good of the family" by doing what they can. Maybe extra dough for things like cleaning the car or mowing the lawn so they can also "learn" that they are able to make more money if they work more. AND: most important: treat all kids equally. What OPs parents are doing is insane.

Maikku
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just so f*cked up. I expect my kids to basic chores without pay (all of them). They do get money when needed, but not as a pay. But this is equally all of them, I can't think of a reasoning to pull this kind of sh*t on one of the kids, just sick. Though when there's babysitting involved we have to "bribe" them to do it :D

Dallas Hanvey
Community Member
3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

others have commented that talking to someone about sabotoge. Highly recommend protecting some that the income you will rely on to begin school. Have read stories where parents have stolen that money. Or worse yet they ask to "burrow"(spelling?) your money that you are saving for school then never repay bc well it's your room and board. Honestly, some parents are dysfunctional shits.

Layla Holston
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me and 2 of my siblings 11 and 13 I'm the oldest 14 have started doing dishes at 9 or 10 an dmy youngest hasnt

Vickie Smith
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am the oldest of 7. I never got paid for chores but my siblings didn't either. We're the oldest and practice children but gotta draw the line somewhere. The second sibling was the most rebellious and she figured out how to work and get her way. I'm not very good at playing the game so I suffered. Dad later apologized for a lot of stuff.

Red Skye
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Point one, your sibs are old enough to be taught to MAKE THEIR OWN BEDS, teach them how, the lunch box thing, teach them how to do it themselves. Anything you were taughthow to do at a young age, TEACH THEM how to do it, and if they REFUSE to do it, say so be it, it takes you one minute to push a button you get paid twenty dollars, It takes me so many minutes to do something YOU CAN LEARN TO DO YOURSELF, it will cost you X amount of dollars to PAY ME to do it for you. Your parents will only continue to get away with making you the family SLAVE-not servent -if you LET THEM continue to do it. On the other hand don't b***h about being asked to do chores, just ask yourself how much your room/utilities/clothes/internet, would cost in the real world if you had to pay it, then calculate your time spent doing chores, and how much it would cost to pay someone to do it, who isn't family, and consider yourself lucky, but still, having said what I said, they can only do it further if you let them.

xolitaire
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If every kid did their chores without being paid that would be one thing. But only paying the younger ones? NOPE. That is blatant favoritism and generally a s****y thing to do. The parents suck.

Meagan Glaser
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

agreed. Although it's even worse that the younger kids are paid when they're doing far far less (c'mon a 10 year old only starts the roomba...and they get paid??)

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Nina
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. What f*****g s**t parents this kid has. Glad he got a job. His folks are going to be shocked when he leaves and never comes back.

Gregory Maroda
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Can't wait for the parents' post in a couple years, "our eldest moved out as soon as they turned 18 and refuses to talk to us. Why are they like this? We were perfect parents."

Kate Johnson
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe even, "Our oldest left the day he turned 18 and we don't even know if he's alive"

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Traveling Lady Railfan
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Tough call. If the kid tries to stand up for himself by talking to the parents or showing them thus thread, a parents will either realize how incredibly unfair they've been (doesn't sound like they're very reasonable) or they'll make life worse for this person for the next 2 years or so until they are able to leave. At this point, it sounds like OP is better off working, making money, and out the door as soon as legally able to. Easier said than done in this economy. I think we can all agree the parents are exceptionally unfair in this case

Meagan Glaser
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Parents have no idea what the point of an allowance or chores IS. It's not paid labor, it's a teaching tool- you teach your kids about work/reward, about budgeting and managing money, about responsibility and expectations. OPs parents are using "chores" as codeword to excuse making their kids do what what they want, and "allowance" as a way of praising their favorite kids

Seedy Vine
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OP what is happening to you is abuse: financial abuse and parentification. Please work hard, save money and GTFO for your own safety and sanity!

Eroe Infinito
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This absolutely breaks my heart. I don't understand the feeling of not being loved equally because I have amazingly awesome grandiose parents. But hearing about favoritism in reality just hurts so much. I'm sorry young man OP. Best to get out on your own and at least try to keep a bond with your siblings if your parents don't want one with you. :(

UncleJohn3000
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Just remember folks, the oldest kid is also the one who's going to choose your nursing home someday."

Alexandra
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know what? Screw being 'a good son' and 'a good brother'. Be a good person and don't let your parents emotionally blackmail you.

Babs McGurk
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ALL of your siblings are old enough to be making their own beds, especially if they're getting paid to do chores and you are not. Your parents are terrible people.

Sarah Matsoukis
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're old enough to be home alone for a night or so, they're not toddlers

LaserBrain
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"How much did I get paid to help with house chores?" "I was allowed to live there."

Robert Sissco
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"We can make you babysit" "I can call the cops for child abandonment the moment you drive away"

notlikeyou1971
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FAVORITISM! YOUR PARENTS ARE AHs! Besides, you are doing way more chores than your siblings. Some of these chores your siblings should be doing themselves. They should be making their own beds. They should be cleaning up after themselves. They should clean out their own lunchbox. You are working a job and going to school.. You also make sure that the chores still get done despite this. You probably wouldn't have to be working if your parents gave you an allowance. They are taking advantage of you because you are the oldest. Another thing, they say they can't afford to pay you to babysit? Nonsense! If they have the money to go out, they can use the same money to pay you and go on a cheaper date like a dinner or movie. Nice try mom! She called you and brat. Nice try again mom. She's selfish. She doesn't like being called out on her favoritism and selfish behavior so she turned it back on you by throwing a tantrum. She can't make you babysit. You can get her into trouble for abandonment. Calling the police because you are a minor might do the job. You are better off working since she's not going to change her ways. Anyway.. mom is going to be wondering why in a few years her 18 year old moves out and goes low or no contact . Of course parents are delusional and in denial about their actions but bad behavior has consequences. Mom better wake up because kids don't forget when parents do them wrong. It comes back to bite the parents in the a** when they least expect it. Cut it out mom. Just because the kid is the oldest doesn't mean you can dump everything on them and say it's their duty or play favorites. If that's the case remember that the oldest might pick out your nursing home one day.

Kate Johnson
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I guess these parents don't want a relationship with their son when he's an adult. This kind of stuff makes for kids with absolutely no motivation to stay in touch. He'll figure things out for himself and probably leave them all in his rearview. This kind of favoritism can also breed contempt between siblings as well. Some people probably shouldn't have children. They're obviously c**p at it.

DC
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whatever freedom you have, isn't upon them. You're 18. I'd get it if money was tight, and NONE of the children would receive an allowance - food and rent is more imortant. But, that isn't even anywhere near being close to being in distant sight. You're ripped off by your parents, and the longer you take it, the more they'll give it. If you can't stop doing this plethora of chores your siblings are too precious to be bothered with, you can at least use the weapons at your disposal - weaponize your incompetence. After you developed it. Whatever task comes atop, fail in satisfying them. Sort the dishes in the undies' drawer, wet-clean the ceilings, and play as if you're seriously surprised they aren't happy about it. Whatever you do already, you gotta carefully deteriorate your performance in, but stuff that is added now, you can fail in in every way your imagination is capable of. Make them regret that you're treated as 2nd class. Some sort of equality, you can expect from parents.

SirWriteALot
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This whole "paying for chores" thing is only a road to disaster. Better to give your kids an allowance, no questions asked, and have them contribute to the "good of the family" by doing what they can. Maybe extra dough for things like cleaning the car or mowing the lawn so they can also "learn" that they are able to make more money if they work more. AND: most important: treat all kids equally. What OPs parents are doing is insane.

Maikku
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is just so f*cked up. I expect my kids to basic chores without pay (all of them). They do get money when needed, but not as a pay. But this is equally all of them, I can't think of a reasoning to pull this kind of sh*t on one of the kids, just sick. Though when there's babysitting involved we have to "bribe" them to do it :D

Dallas Hanvey
Community Member
3 days ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

others have commented that talking to someone about sabotoge. Highly recommend protecting some that the income you will rely on to begin school. Have read stories where parents have stolen that money. Or worse yet they ask to "burrow"(spelling?) your money that you are saving for school then never repay bc well it's your room and board. Honestly, some parents are dysfunctional shits.

Layla Holston
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me and 2 of my siblings 11 and 13 I'm the oldest 14 have started doing dishes at 9 or 10 an dmy youngest hasnt

Vickie Smith
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am the oldest of 7. I never got paid for chores but my siblings didn't either. We're the oldest and practice children but gotta draw the line somewhere. The second sibling was the most rebellious and she figured out how to work and get her way. I'm not very good at playing the game so I suffered. Dad later apologized for a lot of stuff.

Red Skye
Community Member
2 weeks ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Point one, your sibs are old enough to be taught to MAKE THEIR OWN BEDS, teach them how, the lunch box thing, teach them how to do it themselves. Anything you were taughthow to do at a young age, TEACH THEM how to do it, and if they REFUSE to do it, say so be it, it takes you one minute to push a button you get paid twenty dollars, It takes me so many minutes to do something YOU CAN LEARN TO DO YOURSELF, it will cost you X amount of dollars to PAY ME to do it for you. Your parents will only continue to get away with making you the family SLAVE-not servent -if you LET THEM continue to do it. On the other hand don't b***h about being asked to do chores, just ask yourself how much your room/utilities/clothes/internet, would cost in the real world if you had to pay it, then calculate your time spent doing chores, and how much it would cost to pay someone to do it, who isn't family, and consider yourself lucky, but still, having said what I said, they can only do it further if you let them.

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