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  • I remember feeling exactly the way you feel and I was very resentful. In hindsight, my mom was exhausted. Now that I have a child of my own and full time job, I really appreciate how much it takes to run a household. You may not appreciate it now, but you are learning a lot. How to manage your time, how to keep things neat and you are establishing close ties with your siblings. I know it's hard, but try not to complain too much. Things will definitely improve as you get older. Trust me.
  • This is a very good question. First, let me say, I had the same problem when I was a kid, (but it was because we were dirt poor, and my parents needed me). Could this be the case in your house, (not the "dirt poor" part, but the really needing your help part)? I have grown to appreciate more and more the way my Mom brought me up, (to help out around the house as much as humanly possible). I think EVERYONE in a family should help make things go smoothly! Unfortunately, my kids (grown now) are not the best at this either. I have also seen the families that treat their children like slaves, and do absolutely nothing, after they get home from work! There has to be a happy "median" place reached between everyone! Please try to help out as much as you can, and if it gets to "out of hand", sit down and talk with them. They MAY actually listen. My oldest daughter left home, rather than stay and help out, but my middle child helps with EVERYTHING, without ever having to be asked. It's not an easy situation, but I believe you'll be thankful, later on in life, if you can stick it out and help.
  • How old are you and is babysitting all you have to do? If looking after your younger siblings, who are old enough to care for themselves so can't be to hard a job, is all you have to do, I would hardly call it slavery.
  • I don't know where you live. If you're still at school in a rich developed country, you shall definatley consider school as your work (you already have homework) and not accept it. It was not you who "created" the sibs. Let your or someone other who wants do it. If you work and are over 18/20/21 or something, you have your work (or can try to move out).
  • Your mom your home, thats your responsibility.
  • I hear ya. :) I can relate I think a lot of teens can. i think your mom is responsible for what gets done in the house and what doesn't. It sounds like shes stressed. I know that my mom is working and my dad isn't. He doesn't really do a lot around the house. Me and my sis do chores. I guess I should get to the point. Ultimately its your moms responsibility about what gets done in the house, but I think everyone in the family should help. I'm not saying that you arent, just saying that it takes more than one to run a household. :) I hope things get better. Oh and... you and your mom... well you sound busy. Maybe you and your mom need to spend more fun time together. :)

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