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Mom always nagging you about your bad attitude when she asks you to help her clean up around the house? Read on to learn how to avoid that fight ever again! This will save you both grief and agony of having a row about these "simple chores".

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    When she asks, bite your tongue. She wouldn't be asking if she didn't really need your help, and chances are she's a little frustrated by that time, so complaining will only make it worse.
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    Realize that she's not the only one living in the house. Every person in the house contributes to the dirt and clutter, but how many actually clean up after themselves?
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    Ask her (in a polite voice) "What can I help you with?" She'll see then that you're willing to help, and you better believe she'll remember that the next time you want to do something.
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    DO whatever she tells you to do- WHEN she tells you to. Nothing is more aggravating to a parent than for them to tell you something and then 20 minutes later to look up and see that you haven't budged an inch!
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    Suggest that you listen to music while you clean. Music almost always makes not-so-fun things go faster. This is even more likely to be the case if you both like the same music.
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    When you get done with everything she asks of you, don't expect payment. You shouldn't do it for the possible rewards... it should be out of the goodness of your heart and love and respect for you mom! She might surprise you if your especially helpful, though.
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    Put yourself in her shoes- worst case scenario. Imagine yourself, very tired from a long day at work, you have got a lot on your mind, and you just need some help. By doing so, you realize that moms actually are as stressed as you are, if not more. By complaining, and never helping, you just make it harder on her.
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EditTips

  • If you need motivation, just think how your living environment will be clean and you will have a better chance of doing some of the things you want to do!
  • When she asks, think about it for a couple seconds and then say in a gratefully tone "Okay!". This helps her to understand your willpower to take a break from whatever your doing to help her.
  • If you go the extra mile, or half, to help more often, she will thank you for it and consider it the next time you ask to do something.
  • Do everything with a good attitude- people will love you for it.
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EditWarnings

  • Don't do a bad job of the particular job you need to do in the hopes that your Mother will not ask you do it again. It solves nothing and will make your Mother even more stressed.
  • Don't moan and groan, this will lead to an awaiting argument that everyone has heard over and over again...
  • She might ask you to do an unpleasant task- same rules of politeness still apply! You may get thanked even more from it!

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Categories: Improving Relations with Parents | Money Management for Young People

Recent edits by: Meshantanurai, Burnt Out, MissFrederick

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