I do know part of this is my fault.....or mine and my husband's. There is no set chore schedule except for bringing out trash and recycling. The 14 yo is also supposed to unpack the dishwasher, but he is seldom home when it needs to be done so hubby usually does it. All 4 of us have kind of given up on the house......and I realize the kids are just following the adults lead.

We do need a family sit down. Unfortunately, I get little support from my husband who ridicules any plan I come up with......"Oh, what stupid idea does mom want us to try out now"..........

So I feel bad because there are 'family issues' and because I'm broken and can't do what I want to do.......and I let them get away with too much because I feel guilty.

I also get that teens are lazy, but it's the total lack of empathy from them right now that's killing me....the "So what if you're in pain, get over it" sentiment.

Don't these idiots realize that I'm the one who does the Christmas shopping !!!!

I know two kids who won't be making it to their Halloween parties this weekend !