E27: Let's talk about chores, baby!

Confession: I secretly judge parents and caregivers who do not expect their child or teen to help out around the house with regular chores.  I don’t know how many of them are out there, but I certainly know a few personally.  I don’t typically judge others, however, I’m gonna get on my soapbox about this one.

Also included in this episode:

*my shift in perspective from the dreaded teen years to parenting a teen is fun!

*Lane's spot on application of a classic quote from the movie Elf

*Lane's household chores over the years

*allowance for chores?

*how I have motivated him through the years to help out around the house

*why chores are a good thing for kids and teens and why I'm secretly judging those who have no expectation for their children

*two things I said (and sang) to put a stop to whining, complaining, and begging when he was younger

SHOWNOTES:

Chores and Children

Love and Logic

Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain by Daniel J Siegel

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Thanks for listening, Beloveds. Please take care of yourselves; if you don’t do it, who will? Keep advocating for your child. And, most importantly, stay tenacious!

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