Is cleaning your teenage son's room every day reinforcing outdated gender roles and enabling a future of entitlement? Or is it an act of love, showing care and understanding for a busy, tired teenager?

No matter where you stand, Justin and Kylie delve into what truly matters in a thoughtful discussion about kids, chores, and their role in contributing to the household.

In this episode:
Mom tidies teen's room each morning as a kind act of service, prompting a fascinating debate | Upworthy
Social media - the good, the bad, the ugly
Gratitude
Chores, schedules, jobs
Gendered expectations?
Division of labour, working together
Explore, explain, empower

Related links:
I am Not the Maid – How to get 5 Star Service from the Kids at Home
My 13-Year-Old Doesn’t Pick up a Single Thing
Developmental Milestones [Introduction]

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Is cleaning your teenage son's room every day reinforcing outdated gender roles and enabling a future of entitlement? Or is it an act of love, showing care and understanding for a busy, tired teenager?
No matter where you stand, Justin and Kylie delve into what truly matters in a thoughtful discussion about kids, chores, and their role in contributing to the household.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.upworthy.com/mom-tidies-her-teen-s-room-each-morning-as-an-act-of-service-prompting-a-fascinating-debate">Mom tidies teen's room each morning as a kind act of service, prompting a fascinating debate | Upworthy</a></li>
<li>Social media - the good, the bad, the ugly</li>
<li>Gratitude</li>
<li>Chores, schedules, jobs</li>
<li>Gendered expectations?</li>
<li>Division of labour, working together</li>
<li>Explore, explain, empower</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/i-am-not-the-maid-how-to-get-5-star-service-from-the-kids-at-home">I am Not the Maid – How to get 5 Star Service from the Kids at Home</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/my-13-year-old-doesnt-pick-up-a-single-thing">My 13-Year-Old Doesn’t Pick up a Single Thing</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/developmental-milestones">Developmental Milestones [Introduction]</a></li>
</ul>
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#1069 - Should You Tidy Your Teen's Room?

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