Ask Amy: Exasperated parents inspire kids to help at home
Turning the Chore Wheel
Dear Amy: When I was a teenager, my room was always a mess. It drove my dad nuts. Finally, he took everything that was on my bedroom floor and tossed it onto the roof of our home.
When I came home and saw my Air Jordans (among other things) on the roof in the rain, I was horrified.
I would also leave my wet towel on the floor. Dad started shoving it under my covers. When I’d crawl into bed at night, my sheets were damp.
Suffice it to say, I kept my room clean and hung up my towel, which I have consistently done since I was a teenager. Food for thought.
My dad didn’t say a word, but I got the message. (By the way, I’m a clean dad now…)
Clean Dad
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