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Posted by: pam scipione on March 19, 2007 at 5:49PM EST

I have teenage boys. I work more than 50 hours a week mostly from home running two businesses. My husband will not support any outside help and I am expected to do all of the housework. We give our teens a list of a few things that they must do by Sunday evening. They end up not doing the chores and they are left for me to do. I chase these kids around all weekend following up on the chores that they are responsible for. By Sunday night I am at my wits end and I lose it. My kids are allowed to yell at me and my husband refuses to get involved because I created the problem!!! My husband is right there and refuses to say anything.

I am told not to worry about it they are teenagers- don't let them get you so upset - if you do you are crazy!!

I am so upset that my husband allows my childeren to yell at me and ignore my requests for help. "
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Posted by: Sadie on March 26, 2007 10:12AM EST

I totally agree with juff. It's never to late to get those boys trained! I would set up a family meeting and get your concerns on the table, but first make sure your husband is on board. A few nights without dinner might shock them into submission! Good luck!

Posted by: juff on March 20, 2007 10:40AM EST

You are definitely in a stressful situation. It sounds like it is men vs. women in your house when it needs to be parents vs. children. I am the only female in my house as well though my children are younger. I have been on the band wagon recently to make sure my husband teaches my boys to respect women and that means first and foremost, MOM! The chores are not yours but the family's responsibility. If they are not done there needs to be consequences or lack of privileges. Your husband needs to show support to you in front of the boys! Good Luck!