I'm having issues with my 9 and 10 yr old . I started giving them chores about 2 yrs ago,lIke making they're bed ,taking out trash mainly just cleaning up! It's just in the summer time and they haven't given me a problem with it till this summer! I have a teenage son that doesn't have to do anything, not even cleaning up after himself! Well my little ones are asking me why they have chores and he doesn't! So they are giving me a hard time about doing chores! I don't want to make a big deal out of it but it's not fair! I don't know how to handle it without just stopping the chores, and I want my kids to be responsible and ready for the real world! ... View more

I'm a Step Mom of a 16 year old, my husband is the one who picks him up anytime he calls! I have a 9,10 and 23 year old and my thing is if something changes in plans or something unexpected happens, I'll be there to get you home safe! But it's all the time! Myself I don't believe that after midnight there's nothing for kids to be doing except getting into trouble!  ... View more