Parents often go above and beyond to ensure their children grow up with good values and respect. However, sometimes kids don’t fully appreciate the sacrifices their parents make. A father recently turned to Reddit for advice on whether he was too harsh with his son after an incident involving household chores.
The 12-year-old boy was upset when his mother didn’t do his laundry and began yelling at her. The father, who balances a full-time job and household duties with his wife, decided it was time for a lesson in responsibility while his wife was away on a trip to Mexico with friends.
He instructed his son to handle his own laundry, care for his younger brother, and take on various household chores. The father hoped this would help the boy understand the effort involved in running a household.
After a day, the boy complained that the tasks were overwhelming. The father reminded him that his mother manages these duties every day while working full-time. Instead of appreciating his mother’s efforts, the boy called his grandmother, asking to stay with her because he felt his father was being too strict. The grandmother then contacted the father, criticizing his approach and suggesting it was too harsh.
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