Picture this: you’re temporarily living on your sister-in-law’s property while building your dream home across the street. You pay her weekly to park your camper on her land, and your kids only go inside her house to use the bathroom or shower. Then one day, your SIL decides to add your kids to her chore list, expecting them to clean her entire house! This mom wasn’t having it, and she’s now facing backlash for standing her ground. Let’s dive into this family drama and see what unfolded.
The Living Arrangement
Paying for the Camper Spot
Limited House Access
Kids Helping with Home Building ️
The Chore List Surprise
Chores Galore
SIL’s Bathroom Cleaning Rule
Mom’s Immediate Rejection ❌
SIL’s Complaints
Mom Points Out the Real Culprits ️
Minimizing Footprint
Husband’s Suggestion
Standing Her Ground
Alternative Solution ⛺
Protecting Her Kids
Mom Stands Firm: No Chores for Her Kids! ♀️
This mom is not backing down when it comes to her kids. She refuses to let her sister-in-law add them to the chore list, insisting that they only use the house for bathroom and shower purposes. Despite her husband’s suggestion to compromise and allow one or two chores a week, she stands her ground, even proposing an outhouse system on their property to avoid going inside the house altogether. Is she making things more difficult, or is she simply protecting her kids from being taken advantage of? Let’s see what people have to say about this situation… ️
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NAH for now, but a compromise and evidence might help
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“YTA. You’re being disingenuous. Are your kids neglected or lying?”
