More info:TikTok|Instagram|Etsy
Image credits:kivankc
She started a fiery discussion on TikTok and elsewhere on the internet
One thing that we have to stress very clearly is that the mom did not pressure the high school senior to do the chores.
At the time of writing, mom Katrina’s initial TikTok post has a massive 1.5 million views on TikTok. Meanwhile, her follow-up minute-long clip got an additional 392.9k views.
So, while we can all debate whether the exact amounts of money offered fit the time spent on chores, it seems like things worked out well for everyone in this particular case. Not to mention, nobody is forcing anyone to pick up the extra housework.
The mom later posted a follow-up video where she addressed some of the concerns that people had
“I suppose it could be an awkward topic to broach, but maybe it’s something you lay out right out of the gate, with the choice obviously completely up to them,” Samantha said.
Samantha was also kind enough to share her opinion on parents taking time off and going out. According to her, even short dates can be a welcome break that’ll reenergize couples.
“It’s amazing how now that alone time is so rare for us parents, doing just about anything alone is a blast,” she told Bored Panda.
“A trip to Target without kids? Count me in! But I think a dinner date is always a safe bet as it gives you time and space to talk and catch up with each other,” she said.
It also helps if it’s made clear which chores are just for the child and which ones are for the entire family. It’s also vital that everyone’s on the same page: these chores are optional, and nobody is obligated to take them on.
According to Care.com, back in 2023, 41% of parents posted jobs that included the option to do some light housekeeping.
One thing that helps is that both parents have an honest conversation about dividing upthe choresamong themselves in a fair way. For instance, one of them might ask the other to pitch in a bit more often. Or they might split the chores according to who enjoys doing what more.
On top of that, the parents can involve their kids in the entire clean-up process. Not only does this speed everything up, but the munchkins also learn about the importance of cleaning up after themselves. It’s a valuable lesson and gets them in the habit of helping out the family.
If things get really messy at home and if your finances permit it, there is absolutely no shame in hiring a housekeeper to come in from time to time.
Meanwhile, other internet users were big fans of the extra chore list idea. Here’s what they said
Thanks! Check out the results:You May LikeOverworked Mom Hears Daughter Mock Her, Finally Stands Up For Herself On Valentine’s DayRugilė Žemaitytė“I’m No Contact With My Parents”: 30 Parents’ Mistakes Millennials Swear Not To RepeatJustinas Keturka30 Of The Most Hilarious Posts From Parents That Made People Laugh This FebruaryIlona Baliūnaitė
Rugilė Žemaitytė
Justinas Keturka
Ilona Baliūnaitė
Parenting
