Comments on: For Parents: You need help, Mom?

By: Jordan Sadler, SLP

Jordan Sadler, SLP — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:08:27 +0000

YES! I love this. The martyr thing is old news. I think the more we expect family involvement in household tasks every day, the easier it is to get help when hosting holidays. My boys (ages 7 & 11) are in the kitchen setting the table, clearing it after dinner, making their own lunches for the next day, and cleaning up afterward. They also make their own breakfasts every morning. If we don’t expect independence and a fair amount of household help and make it a normal part of our lives, it’s all going to fall to us. And then how fun is the holiday – and whose fault is that?? Thanks for sharing this great post.

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Better Thanksgiving Advice | Dear Abby Sucks — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 04:45:20 +0000

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By: Rick ackerly

Rick ackerly — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:31:31 +0000

The “Real world” starts at home.

By: Laura Lamond

Laura Lamond — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:02:05 +0000

Not only daughters, but sons, husbands etc. need to be a part of the crew. Boys need to learn that a man washing dishes is way sexier than one sitting on a couch watching sports. Way too often parents make the girls learn to be helpful, but ignore teaching their sons basic life skills such as cooking, cleaning and offering help in general.

By: Annie

Annie — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 18:51:03 +0000

Not only does it make sense, it works! ;O)

By: Fayette

Fayette — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 09:12:39 +0000

Excellent! I like the idea of not posing requests for help as a question. Makes a lot of sense. Thank you!