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Old 03-11-2006, 10:59 AM
suzy74 suzy74 is offline
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My friend has a toddler and she lives with her parents. She said she's really busy everyday, doing laundry, looking after her son, and taking care of every other need of her son has. She's also doing some part time job. She said she could really use anyone's help doing all this. But instead of getting that, her mom would add more chores for her to do. She is annoyed because her mom isn't working and stays at home only. All she has to do is look after herself and instead of helping, she makes my friend do more chores. I don't know if my friend is just being selfish or her mom is. What can you guys say about this?
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:04 PM
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Maybe she should just try talking or reasoning out to her mom. Tell her how she feels. Her mom might just understand her situation better. I'm sure her mom will be ready to help her.
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Old 03-12-2006, 11:28 AM
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Taking care of a toddler is a hectic task and an elder person may see it as a huge help just to monitar the kid even if it is part of the day.Also parents place means saving on rent and other related expenses probably that counts as well.And in these circunstances the aged mom may seek some help in return.Probably a day care arrangement for the kid may help better.
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Old 03-12-2006, 04:51 PM
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i agree with foxxyy's suggestion...about day care...this way she will have more time to do household chores and she will be able help her mom...
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Old 03-12-2006, 08:56 PM
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suzy,

I don't think it is the mother's job to help her take care of her child. By having a child your friend should accept the responsibility and work needed to raise the child properly. In this sense she is being a little selfish. Her parents are already offering her a place to stay and raise her child, she should take this as help in itself,

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Old 03-14-2006, 10:51 AM
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i think her mom is being selfish...ur friend should say it right away that her mother should help her out....she can say this in a loving manner.......
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Old 03-14-2006, 11:24 AM
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ya her mom is really selfish you better striaght away talk to her and try to solve it out
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Old 03-14-2006, 03:47 PM
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suzy,

I don't think it is the mother's job to help her take care of her child. By having a child your friend should accept the responsibility and work needed to raise the child properly. In this sense she is being a little selfish. Her parents are already offering her a place to stay and raise her child, she should take this as help in itself,

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I 100% agree with you, the mothers parents are already letting thier daughter stay in thier house for free with a toddler, of course her mum is going to ask her to do things around the house!!! I know i sure would!
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Old 03-15-2006, 01:25 AM
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Maybe your friend could help whenever she can but if she's really occupied she can refuse sometimes and she can tell her mom that she can't do what she's asking of her at the moment. I think that would be fair.
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Old 03-21-2006, 12:02 AM
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It's difficult to be in her shoes. However, she should try to be patient and just explain to her mom her situation. She will understand.
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