Verbal name calling and flying off the handle for chores is unacceptable. Your daughter is voicing her feelings and you need to listen. Having kids clean the house is not acceptable. Having them help with dishes, trash, cleaning their rooms etc is teaching responsibility.
Meanwhile, my spouse is 31 and having a midlife crisis, abusing alcohol and just over all falling apart bc he’s still trying to do everything perfect to keep his daddy happy. Do yourself a favor and put a foot down now. Bc I’m watching this grown man kill himself 20 hours a day in hopes of getting a “good job” some day. SMH
I’m so glad I’m not your child
Seriously? Strict and downright verbally abusive are two different things. You should be protecting your children, not allowing someone to continue to berate them continuously.
That sounds like a but much. My girls 11& almost 13, load and unload the dishwasher. Sometimes they will bring the clothes from the dryer out to me where I will fold them. And they will switch over a load from washer into dryer. We have our 9 yr old son take the bag of garbage out to the big cans when it needs to go out. He should be happy they are doing chores and not yelling at them for doing it “wrong”. I have a feeling your kids aren’t going to want to be around either if you when they get the chance to move out
Nope! Waaaay too strict ABUSE “done perfectly” what the heck I’m trying to remain calm and not say other words I’d like to use. It’s a team work parents! You decided to have them as well. Clean and make it fun. It should be done lovingly
Your problem is both your husband and your/his expectation. Your 15yo has a point.
You both are disgusting. Expecting your children to do everything around the home just because you work? Having chores is one thing, but putting them to everything is another.
And when it’s not perfect he yells at them!? I understand scolding when its half-assed but it’s horrible to let him emotionally abuse your children and just watch. You’re horrible and using the excuse of buying them nice things won’t make up for the areas where you and he act like monsters.
When they’re adults, they’ll likely hate you. Just remember that.
A child’s home should be their safe haven, where they can relax and be themselves, your home doesn’t sound like that…sorry but that’s how I feel
Kids need to be kids at times. I was brought up like this. It’s so wrong. He needs to get of his arse and help . So do you. Happy home with no yelling is also important when kids are growing up. Hope they don’t treat their children the same way when they have them. I was not close to my parents when l left home. Couldn’t wait to leave home
I mean, she’s not wrong. Your husband is verbally abusing your children
More like a prison sentence than a happy home life poor kids
Plan on being without them once they are old enough to be on their own .
You two sound like you suck. Chores are cool and acceptable. But you literally say you haven’t done housework in years. Children aren’t your slaves. Good luck when you’re old and your kids leave you and your awful husband all alone. A “good home and nice phone” doesn’t mean shit when you’re abusing them.
I’m really confused. Are they your kids or servants ? I feel for your kids! You and your husband shouldn’t of had kids.
Wait so you cook some meals what happens the rest of the time are the kids sopost to clean and cook and do school take care of the pets do the dishes then get screamed at while you 2 come home and do nothing wth. Chores for the kids should be cleaning their room, putting their laundry away, picking up the dog crap in the yard, maybe vacuum once a week, take the trash out… what you got going on is a boot camp which is not right. You 2 are the parents so most responsibility falls on you do you really think your the only ones who work full time. Normal parents work full time come home cook and clean. And then they get verbally abused for not being up to your standard are you hands broken you can’t grab a wet wipe and wipe the counter jeezzz
“They have gotten good enough at doing their part that neither of us really has to do anything” …. Do you hear yourself?
YOUR CHILDREN DO NOT FALL SHORT OFTEN! You’re raising kids not training a housekeeping staff.
Education is their job!!
You don’t want to create a place they don’t want to come back to when they have a choice.
Sounds like a really hostile environment with all the demands and yelling. **Abuse is physical and mental. ** I agree to back your husband in front of the kids but in your private conversation, you can disagree. There are two parents and you are also responsible for how they are treated and raised. You’re going to lose respect from them for not protecting them and standing by while they’re treated poorly.
When has calling someone names ever done any good!? I think your hubby needs to review his parenting outlook. Sounds like a military guy trying to run his family like his platoon.
Sounds like your daughter would rather have a different boss, expect the others to follow suit. Please show your husband this post, he needs a wake up call.
When kids don’t get love and acceptance at home they look for it from friends and romantic relationships.
As far as the money and phones and vacations… money can’t buy love and respect.
Wow. Sounds like you should have hired maids instead of having children!
I’m all for chores and responsibility but that seems a bit excessive. Calling your children names etc if a form of abuse, he will end up making them feel as if they are never good enough. Also sounds like they are your servants… take it down a notch. They are still children. Let them be children…
A couple chores won’t kill them. However, if you’re paying them, the job should absolutely be done to your standards. Does dad need to find a new way to chillax? Probably. However, this is literally no different than a job in the real world. I’d rather my kids learn responsibility and how to keep up a home than let them run wild with no responsibility whatsoever where they don’t want to lift a finger. So many people fall into the trap of being their kids bestie, and completely ignore that their children are ill-equipped to handle life on their own. Our job as parents is to prepare them for life without us in the real world. A world that isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. A world where there is hardships and setbacks. Where things don’t just come to us. But that’s ok! If we take the time to teach these lessons, when they do move out, they’ll realize the lessons you taught them and as they mature and have kids of their own, they will see it for what it was and be grateful.
The only caviat I will say here is, I dont think it’s right that they do all the cleaning and you and the hubs don’t have to do anything. In our house everyone does their part. If you live here, any amount of time, you pitch in and clean. Parents, kids, everyone. Y’all need to pitch in too.
Oh my, I hate mom shaming… but my friend, this is not ok… they need to help, yes for sure. But does it have to be perfect? Absoloutely not!! Do they need to be kids? Oh yes!! You are scaring you kids away!
this entire post is disgusting. don’t act surprised when they leave home and want nothing to do with you. yall should be their safe space and fill your home with love. instead of whatever tf I just read
Bullying is going to get you a lot problems!
Would you be OK with someone else treating your children the way you do? Chores and responsibility is one thing, verbal abuse is another.
You and your husband haven’t had to upkeep the cleaning in the house for several years cause the kids do it? Or cook? Make thier keep thier rooms tidy, yes, help with dishes after dinner yes, tidy up after themselves, yes. But doing all the house work! Nah thats lazy on your and your husband part. Your kids are not your maids
Katlyn Emily check out THIS bullshit
Gross.
Advice, stop abusing your kids and let them be kids.
The wording of this is concerning and the fact you’re justifying your husband’s bad behaviors and blaming the children, your daughter is right 100%
You and your husband need a fucking slap
Your kids aren’t hour maids. They are not your slaves. Both you and your husband are lazy rude parents. chores are one things but you just ruined their whole childhood and they only get one. They are obviously good children…they deserve better parents.
I can understand why your 15 year old is acting out. She is Is rebelling and standing strong in her power. Understand that “perfect” is a nonexistent construct. No one is “perfect” because perfection is a moving target, Especially for a child who is probably feeling defeated. Is there a “good enoph” option? If the child is being verbally berated why wouldn’t they act out. Acting out is a kids way to gain control, disfunctional certainly, but she can now control the narrative and it sounds like she is doing so effectively.
She doesn’t do a task to perfection, her parents rant and rave, then she is rescued and the whole cycle repeats. I read this and hear so many things are provided to these kids except presence and unconditional love.
Children should have chores as a contributing member of a family and when you pay a kid for chores they become employees not loved members of the family. Sure give her an allowance without strings. And when she doesn’t do her chores she can pay you or a sibling to do her chores. That is how you hold a child accountable not screaming at them.
Good luck
This post is exactly why some people should NOT have the privilege of being a parent🙄
5 years from now same people different post “ I don’t know why my grown kids don’t talk to me, I don’t have a clue! We gave them such a good life”
I’m not sure what advice anyone could give you if you can’t see what is wrong with most of what you said. Discipline & chores are important but kids need to be kids first & shouldn’t be called names at all. You should be creating a happy home for them. Discipline & chores can be incorporated but it shouldn’t be such a nightmare for them. I feel that if you don’t change how you’re raising them, they will grow up to resent you & act out. You should be their safe place.
We have four kids also. They have chores as well. BUT! I would never let my husband treat my children like that, nor would he. Not to mention, this “nice life” you’ve mentioned? The only examples you have given are buying them expensive things.
All this is teaching them is keeping your things clean is more important than them, but they should be appreciative because you buy them things too. How about loving them? I feel so bad for these kids. Expecting perfection out of anyone, let alone teenagers is a premeditated dissatisfaction. No one can live up to those standards. They’re going to end up resenting you both.
Chores, yes. Teaching responsibility, yes. Having your child run YOUR household so you don’t have to, nah.
Your husband is abusive and you are complicit in that abuse you allow it and to make matters worse they do all of your housework and you and your husband get to sit on your @$$3$ and enjoy slave labor because they are going to school and working 40+ hours a week doing everything and you only pay them $80 per month but it’s ok for you to sit back and watch and listen while your children are yelled at and called names by their father to tell it to you straight up you and your husband are lazy abusive @$$#013$ and I sincerely hope your daughter reports y’all to child services and that you are criminally charged and that your children find homes where they are loved valued and respected and you enjoy the title of child abuser
Wow don’t even know what to say. Having some chores is a good thing for them BUT I think ur husband is being too extreme on how he wants it done. If you don’t step in and help your kids out they will never forgive you and will always remind you what they went through and you never listened to them when they cried for help. Maybe your husband should follow his own rules for cleaning see if he meets his own expectations! So wrong in so many ways!
Sounds like you gave birth to maids ,the house is your job and your husband’s job . The children should help you.
This is disgusting what I have just Read!! Its abuse. they are not salves! get off ur ass and do some housework. And stick up for ur children!! I have 3 children age 11months/5&8 And the older two Have chores so do i!! I dont shout at them if something isn’t Done perfectly they are fucking children.
Cant Believe this
I agree with what ysll are doing, but you need to take him aside and light into his ass. Sounds like he has some anger issues that he needs to work on. You dont lower yourself to call your children names. If he wants to be an adult, then he needs to act like an adult. You can teach without being a bully…
Geez. I expect my kids to do chores( vacuum, clean their rooms, laundry, and dishes) too and sometimes they get their phones taken away till they do it. However, we both work full time and I still help my kids do their chores for them to get a break. Don’t want your children to come visit when they’re adults-keep doing what your doing.
I wouldn’t want to live in your household. Sounds awful. Some chores for kids are acceptable but having them do it all & then to get yelled at if it’s not done correctly & called names would be completely awful. I don’t see how they haven’t tried to run away.
Is this a trick post? Family trips and phones do not replace a parents love, praise and support. A lot of parents work full time as well as take care of the household duties. Expecting them to do it all and perfectly as well shows how lazy and controlling you and your husband are. I agree with your daughter and I bet as soon as she hits 18 she walks out of your dictatorship house
Verbal abuse IS abuse! Calling children names IS abuse!!! Yes, I believe in children having chores but I don’t believe it’s their jobs to act like maids and parents do nothing. They are CHILDREN and will often not do things PERFECTLY. Your child acting out is a direct result of how she is being treated. Instead of disciplining her, you and your husband need to reevaluate how you deal with your CHILDREN. Maybe try having an actual conversation with your child about how she’s feeling. And why would you allow your husband to call them names? Again, calling names IS abuse and you are allowing the ABUSE
Jeez I don’t know why she wore this post!! I didn’t see one comment agreeing with her. How terrible for the kids!!! Lazy people who make their “children” clean and cook and basically run the house are assholes
Somewhere along the lines you and your husband have failed to remember they are children, they are not perfect and neither are you.
You & your husband suck as “parent’s “. You aren’t letting your children be YOUR children, you have them as your slaves!
kids need to help pick up and clean up their mess but making them do all of the work while u “keep up on laundry and cook some meals” is unacceptable- they are kids not maids- also- verbal assault is abuse - if u wanted a servant u shoulda hired one!
If you work and make the kids clean- so u dont have too thats no different then her working and not having to clean- also
Just bc u pay them to do chores doesnt mean they are to be perfect little soldiers and act as such-
Id be pist too!
I dealt with my stepdad and hate him to this day bc he was hitler and still is- listen to your daughter-shes a teen with hormones but still has an opinion and she isnt wrong-
General clean up
Vaccuming
Dishes
It can all be helped with but yall r going to far- ur kids may wana get away as soon as they can and i wouldnt blame them!!!
15 is a difficult age for them and the parents. Some of that is to be expected. But it doesn’t sound to me like the parents are pulling the share of the load at home. Children need to see that the rules apply to both parents also. My parents expected a lot of us…a LOT…but we always knew that they delivered as much themselves. And I agree, the name calling is not cool.
I’m sick reading this crap.
“My children fall short” lol, biggest bs ever.
The only problem here is YOU. YOU need your head read.
I fall short , every.single.day and guess what my home is a home, not a military base. Your kids are going to hate you someday, if they haven’t already.
Please get help.
For one you have kids to be your maids no no no there not here to do what a mom or dad should be doing and screaming and belittling is verbal abuse witch in most cases is worse than getting a smack upside the head. My kids if they don’t kép there rooms cleaned it on them they don’t want me in there and they know how I clean verbal physical abuse is abuse you mom your an enabler you don’t say anything because you are scared of your husband GET COUNSELING even if it’s just you then the young lady might just join you him he won’t I know this kind they don’t change absurdly it because they were never called out on there BEHAVIOR
COUNSELING IS THE BEST BET I GREW UP IN A HOUSE LIKE THIS my brother committed suicide in an alcoholic sister addicted to priscrition drug other one is just a bitch 3 yrs SOBER for me and I’m 55 so fix it mom
Sounds like the parents are lazy to me.I worked full time with 4 kids and I still came home and cooked, clean and done the laundry. My kids had some chores but I’m the mom it’s my place to take care of them not them taking care of me and their dad. And I would never stand up as a mom and let someone call me kids names… he would be out the door in a heartbeat. Sounds like your more for your man more than for your kids. Your a really sad mom.
He calls them lazy but doesn’t do any work around the house himself? I feel so badly for your kids. They must be miserable
She’s 15 so I’m assuming still in school so You and your husband work and can’t come home and clean your house but you expect your child to clean your house, go to school, and work? And your husband IS verbally abusing your children and you just sit back and let him. Nice things and trips do not make up for emotional/verbal abuse. Listen to your daughter.
The only ones falling short here are you- the parents.
I have 3 kids… 14,13 and 6… they are expected to clean their rooms help with dishes once and awhile and pick up after themselves when they are done with something. But I clean right along side of them. It’s good to teach them to have responsibilities but they go to school full time just like I work full time. They have homework when they get home… I mean yes it’s summer break now but my one child goes to summer school. If you’re not willing to help with the chores around the house that is completely unfair to them… your kids are not supposed to be your maids. I lived in a house where my parents were exactly like that and I hated it… and was extremely unhappy til I moved in with my biological mom… I could never make my kids do all the house work on their own… without my help.
I hope you thank them and tell them how much you appreciate their help.
Maybe she feels under appreciated. Even though you pay her. Still. Show appreciation.
Maybe have a one on one date day with her. Talk to her.
Poor kids, sounds like they are missing out on a fun childhood or a childhood full stop. You’ve turned them into your personal cleaners. If you both work full time znd don’t have time to clean then pay an adult to do it. Let your kids spends their time doing homework, after school clubs, meeting friends. No wonder your 15 year old is pissed, I would be, you’re using her and the others as housework slaves! Just let them be kids!
If she feels abused I’d take that into consideration…
Yall some abusive, lazy pieces of of shit:poop:
Okay your husband needs to stop. When something is done to your standards, then it’s fine. And why should your daughter come home and do chores, if you don’t? That’s not fair to her. Get off your high horse and do some things yourself. Wash dishes, make dinner EVERY night, like a MOM is supposed to do. Yeah, dad can help make dinner, he can get up off his a** and do some chores too. ITS NOT JUST THEIR RESPONSIBILITY!!! Heck I don’t blame your daughter ONE BIT. IT IS VERBAL ABUSE. Make him knock it off and chill out before she says something to the wrong person and CPS gets called. Do some things yourself you’re a PARENT THATS YOUR JOB TOO.
Mental abuse is STILL ABUSE, you even state that you allow him to call them names and even call them lazy, there for you are neglecting your children as a mother by allowing it to still go on. They are children not your servants and slaves. So what if they have nice things, nice things dont take them words away that’s been said, I think you both(parents) need some parenting classes🥴
This is absolutely verbal and emotional abuse…
yes it’s abuse when you let your husband yell at your kid’s, call them names, etc. you don’t teach kids by yelling. you can simply ask them nicely to re-do their chores because you don’t think they did good enough.
maybe they had a long day at school, maybe they got picked on for something, maybe they’re just extra tired that day, maybe what they learned in school took a mental toll on them, maybe they just need a mental health break.
jesus christ take into consideration that your kids have feelings and mental health. if they’re constantly cleaning up after everyone, doing homework, making time for friends, making time for themselves, then it gets exhausting.
hell, i’m an adult with my own apartment and roommates and when they don’t clean up and i see they’ve had a long day i help them out and clean up for them. i don’t assign chores and yell and call them names when they don’t do what i want.
you decided to have children, not slaves. do better.
I’m sorry but I was raised pritty darn similar to how you’re describing how you/your husband raise your kids together and I haven’t had a relationshipwith my dad in over 10 years becauseof the toxicity. I’m telling you right now not only do both you and your husband need help because what you’re doing is abusive and extreme. But now your children are going to need help professionally to undue the damage you’re instilling into them and terrible behaviors that they are going to think is okay when it’s not.
He yells and calls them names because things aren’t always up to Par and then YALL DONT EVEN CLEAN? girllll. Your kids are going to run far farrrr away.
Abuse starts Verbally…im pretty sure you know that…then physical…so if your younger ones are rebelling ur hub’s gets crazy your older ones are gonna step up if you don’t!!!
If not you’ll just loose them all the way around to their dad or streets…your choice…
Sounds to me you’re raising maids and not kids. Sure, your kids need responsibilities and cleaning is understandable, but the way you’re going at it? I don’t blame her for being upset. They are KIDS… if the cleaning is not up to par with your and your husband’s expectations, YOU guys fix it.
This is disgusting!
Y’all are abusive asf !
sick parents both of you🤬I worked, kept a very clean home, cooked, laundry, dishes, pool, etc… sports for my kids, friends and so much more but i never treated my children like slaves or maids! they will wanna leave as soon as their of age and wont care about coming back to you drill sergeants
Appalling behaviour from both you and your husband… your husband is abusing them and you are allowing it to happen. Material things will never make up for the love and nurturing children need and want… I work full time and still cook/clean etc… yes, ask them to do chores but not everything! These kids are going to have massive issues when they’re older and it will be a result of their childhood and never ‘being good enough’
This is verbal abuse.stop allowing your husband to destroy them mentally. Growing up being told you don’t do it right daily is mental abuse as well. This is so unhealthy. Those poor kids
Verbal abuse is STILL ABUSE and you admit he does it and you “stay out of it” he’s probably the type of man that talks to you the same way and that’s why you “stay out of it”
Dude sounds like you guys have maids and not children. Sounds like they don’t get to be kids at all. I mean my kids have chores but yall sound like drill sergeants and not parents.
He acts as if hes perfect…no Hunnnnnnnyyyyy
He is NOT!!
Sorry …but … have you got kids or Slaves?
Yes teach them responsibility doing their own chores … but not the whole house that’s your responsibility (and husband)
First of all, if you cook, the husband does the dishes. If he cooks, you do the dishes. Kids can clear the table and sweep. They need to focus more on their studies and not be treated as slaves. Shame on you mom.
Well I don’t think this is going the way she wanted! This is wrong!! Don’t be surprised if your children don’t visit when they move out!!
Wait till she starts talking to someone she feels safe enough to talk to
Please make a post and let us know how it works out for you
This is not ok…i was in a home much like this. Me and my father have not spoken for real in roughly six years.
They’re children!!! Which apparently, YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE! You came to the wrong place asking for advice. Your abuse is NOT OK!!! I honestly hope someone calls CPS on you. Also… you’re a terrible mother!
Are you two running g a military bootcamp or a loving house hold
Imagine having kids just for them to he your slaves. Shocking behaviour on both of your parts. I wouldnt be suprised if they all leave home early just to get away from the abuse
Your husband sounds like a major dick, and honestly you are raising slaves not children. I’m all for helping out but you are taking it to the extreme saying you hardly have to do anything etc… I bet the kids can’t wait to grow up so they can move out - and more than likely will go off the rails as rebellion to you and their upbringing.
Please please stop letting your husband verbally ABUSE your children, open your eyes & ears! Oh and please let them be children, imperfect beautiful children… Still learning, still growing, happy children before you lose them for good
There’s a difference between being a household where chores are expected + a household where kids have too many responsibilities. My children, 10 + 6, have chores. Same ones, everyday. Before bedtime, we all straighten up the house. All the rooms get tidy, the rest is on us, their parents. We do dishes, cooking, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, etc. (Unless they are wanting money, then they earn it. Depending on what it is. Ex; I won’t buy another headset. I’ve bought enough, they break it then they can replace it). I am a firm believer that children, all ages, have too much on their shoulders and minds, I won’t add more stress to my kids. There comes a point where you are just demanding too much. And later on, they may resent you. Verbal abuse is real.
& I question my parenting…I mean people have their own ways but, your child is your child, you’ve not birthed a slave or an employee to feed your ass & clean your shit.
I hope you can do better before your kids realise they can do better alone.
How about you LOVE and treat them like CHILDREN instead of wondering why they’ll resent you their wholes lives…
There’s nothing wrong with them cleaning there room doing there laundry helping take out trash setting and clearing the table BUT they are kids. If your husband doesn’t like it maybe he should do it himself. Those kids will resent you both soon and have no one to blame but yourselves
Get some counseling as a family.let your children speak freely in an environment that is a controlled situation. Maybe you and your hub are doing it wrong even though your intentions are good. I often feel i messed up bad as a parent when my kids were young and now i wish id had some supportive advise along the way. We dont get any do overs with our kids. I wish. Almost all the comments here tell you the same thing, take it to heart.
Dad or not, call my child a name and you can get right tf out my house and my life. This is why kids are suicidal, depressed, ACTING OUT, because in the end “it’s still not good enough” so why try anyways
That’s abuse. You are using your children as housekeepers and letting your husband verbally abuse the kids. I hope cps gets involved and helps your kids still in the home… Wowwwwww
I understand kids need to learn responsibility but how would the chores get done if u didnt have kids u shouldnt expect them to do everything around the house exactly how u guys want it done if u want it done to perfection do it urself u didnt have kids for them to do the chores for you…
They are kids, not slaves.
Yea, let your husband scream at you and call you names. See how quickly you yell abuse. Your husband is trash.
The fact you have to point out things like you provide a good home for them shows alot. You trying to justify yourself… last time I checked it is your duty to provide them a good home… provide them with love and to feel safe. Not to be called names… you raising them to think that is right!
You guys need some serious help. Hope you guys seek it out.
Don’t be surprised when your kids move out and never speak to you or your husband. Your husband needs counseling or a psych evaluation as do you. Your kids didn’t ask to be your kids, you wanted them. You’re lucky we don’t know who your husband is, I for one don’t like child abusers and would beat the fucking breaks off of that man. His behavior is unnatural and unnecessary, as is yours in this situation. Figure your shit out before you never get to speak to your kids out of spite for the treatment you have instilled upon them.
Your husband needs to be an ex because he is causing damage emotionally and mentally to your children and shame on you as a mother to be so weak and stand by and allow him to do so without saying anything. This is not about cleaning the house and doing chores this is about control and I would have done packed his bags a long time ago. I feel very sorry for your children because there’s nothing wrong with having chores and responsibilities but it sounds to me like they don’t even get to enjoy any kind of childhood activities outside of scrubbing the damn toilet and God forbid God forbid should they get a drop of water on the floor in the process of doing so which might result to belittlement …please don’t have any more children I think you’re creating enough damage with these ones and hopefully you’re 15-year-old will come out probably the strongest of them all because that one is not afraid to tell you that you’re screwing up that one’s going to go far in life so buckle up buttercup because if you think that at a 15-year-old’s going to start giving you problems wait till they’re an adult and don’t want anything to do with you at all pretty soon it’s going to be you and hubby and then guess who hubby is going to come after that’s right Mom you cuz now you children don’t want nothing to do with you because you stood by and you allowed that nonsense to happen get control of your household or you will read the repercussions in the future.
And let me guess your husband doesnt lift a finger around the house and sits hes fat ass on the recliner all day and “expects” his food to be ready for him and brought to him. I actually feel bad for you bc this husband of yours has brainwashed you…
Y’all are abusing your children mentally and verbally. So, when your daughter gets older, burns her spouses dinner and he throws the plate across the room and calls her terrible names. Just know as parents you conditioned her to accept that. You allow your husband to treat your kids this way while you stay out of it? You expect your child to do school, a job, and work as your maid. It is true what they say… Every trash can has its lid.