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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I never heard a eulogy for a mother that said "She was the best mom because she kept the place spic and span." [/quote]

I’m not the OP, but for me it isn’t about being the “best mom.” It’s about the anxiety that clutter and mess causes. I grew up with a mom who left crap everywhere. I could never find anything, never sit down. A messy house reminds me of that and I HATE it. It’s like someone else said up thread about having too much noise.

OP, I would have even fewer toys. Your kids will adjust and it will be good for their creativity.[/quote]

Sounds like maybe you should work on fixing that instead of trying to fix your children to accommodate your problem. [/quote]

why do americans think it's a burden to be neat? it seems very unique to you people.

M toddler will help clean up with some help and encouragement. We sing a song and do it together. [/quote]

There's a whole lot of real estate between neat and having a panic attack because something is out of place. Maybe some Americans have learned that life is too short to be spending time putting things back that will just be taken out again. Its all very Sisyphean. [/quote]

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