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I don't tell him how much TV to watch. But [b]I ask him can he try to cut back sometimes so he can help[/b]. I think that's a fair question. I work 2 jobs and am the primary care giver of our kids. I don't have time to sleep because there is always something to do. He can watch TV, but 5 hours is a lot. Why not 3 hours and use the other 2 to help me with something? The leaves have been in a pile for a month. 30 minutes a day and they could be gone.[/quote]

Doing things around the house is not "helping." It is being an adult who meets his adult responsibilities. So step one, say "I've talked about how I want you to "help," but I've realized that's the wrong word. We are both responsible for taking care of the kids, the house, and the finances, and we are both entitled to some down time. Here is a list of things that need to get done. Which ones do you want to do? I think it would be better if you picked and did things, because I am not your mother or your boss, and I don't want to act like I am. You pick, you do -- and do it regularly, promptly, and well -- and I will hush up about how much TV you watch. Deal?"[/quote]

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