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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think people were reacting to the actual laundry situation, so much as the attitude the child has that it's mom's job to do all the stuff.
If the child had said "mom, I really need my soccer uniform for tomorrow, but I'm swamped trying to get my report done.  Would you please help me out?" than I don't think people would have had a problem with it.  (I certainly wouldn't!)  Families help each other out.  But families also ask nicely and treat each other with respect.[/quote]

OP here.  Yes the mother reported the DD told her it was the mom's job to do the laundry.  Not particularly nice, but still sounds to me like a 13.5 teenager (not the nicest age) who seems to be very stressed.  I would have said well it's not really my job, but I am happy to help out if you have too much schoolwork to do.   When you have a bit of time let's see if we can figure out a plan so your work doesn't take up so much of your time.

Just very surprised at how quickly the OP and PPs of the thread went to such negative labels.  How could that possibly be useful? [/quote]

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