Ask Amy: Sister gives new meaning to ‘cruise control’
Dear Amy: I was disappointed by your response to “Tired.” This letter was written by a mom who didn’t like it when her adult children kept bouncing back home for long or short stays.
You should have suggested that she give them jobs to do! At the very least, each visiting child should pay for/prepare one meal for the family.
– Never an Empty Nest
Dear Never: I did suggest that “Tired” should set up some boundaries in terms of cooking and cleaning, but yes – giving them specific jobs would be better.
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