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[quote=Anonymous]I’m in the same boat, OP, and I feel like moving out and leaving them to their own devices. I have, as other posters mentioned, “laid down the law” repeatedly over the last several years. They respond at first, but then quickly slide back down into their comfortable, messy, careless ways.

I am the constant nagging, angry, demanding voice to their ears. I have now embraced the role and will not stop until the house is at least somewhat orderly. I no longer give a flying f what they think of me. This cannot go on.

I have tried the carrot and the stick approach; incentive charts; taking away devices and toys; ranting and raving; cajoling; jumping in with them on family cleaning and organizing days; crating chore and task lists; withholding privileges; canceling special events and outings, to no avail. I’ve set up systems, placed labels, left notes, reduced the amount of clutter and junk; relegated them to two place servings; used paper plates and cups; shown by example; held family meetings, devised systems, etc. They just don’t care. They are okay with the level of clutter and disorganization and just don’t see the same mess that I see.

I think it’s a lack of respect and consideration. We’re moving on to counseling to address this.[/quote]

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