When we lived in Australia, we befriended a family who's mom did everything for her kids. She was one of those type A, it's easier for me to do it, kinds of people. That was all fine and dandy ten years ago. But now, not so much. Now the daughter is attending University in Florida and she spent Thanksgiving with us. Would it be rude to say she's a spoiled brat? Well, she is.
I got so irritated with her lazy attitude and sayings this weekend.
Every year, after Thanksgiving, we start with the Christmas decorations. This year was no different. After my parents announced that we would start, she said "I plan to sit on the couch and watch footie (football) all day." We all just looked at her, said no, and she sighed.
When we got out the tree, it needed to be fluffed. She actually told my mom "this isn't my job. My mom does this stuff." Let me say that your mom has given you the easy road and you are an adult now. It's like she liked being waited on hand and foot and thinks it's okay to tell someone, who you are staying with, no.
She jumped at every opportunity to run an errand in hopes of getting out of work.
She disappeared for a few hours and my mom finally gave up. She said "this isn't something she's expected to do." It makes me sad that someone can be an adult, a young one, and have little courtesy and respect to others. It angers me that she thinks she can run all over my family. The smart butt comments and crappy attitude is not okay. I guess she's in for a wake up call in America.
Just a fair warning, if you come to my house, you will be doing what we are doing.
It's called common courtesy. Pass it on!
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9 Sweet Thoughts:
Wow!
As a mom who sometimes lets my kid get away with things I have to say if this is the future then I am changing my ways TODAY!
Hopefully she didn't take too much away from your special day and have great holiday!
-r
How frustrating.... I often say helicopter parents do a grave disservice to their children. Proof once again!
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Yikes - it sounds like she could use a dose of reality. :) I do a lot for my kid too but she knows better than to act like that at a friend's house - and she's 12!
Hi! Thank you for stopping by my blog :) i guess tis girl wont be visiting again soon lol!
I sure relate to this although I'm not mentioning any names. It really doesn't help the person (the one I'm referring to) when she's 31 and mom still does everything for her. It will come back and bite in the backside in the end. I understand your frustration.
Too bad, because the Mom isn't doing her any favors by waiting on her hand and foot. :( Also, just wanted to say thanks for swinging by my blog yesterday AND congrats on the awesome weight loss!!
Definitely not okay. I hope she didn't ruin your holiday!
And thanks for stopping by Raising Humans yesterday!
Nope. No way. Everybody helps at an age appropriate level. That mom (like so many others her age) has done a disservice to her daughter that she will probably never recover from.
Children that obey their parents are to have a long life.
I’ve been following and enjoying your blog for a while now and would like to invite you to visit and perhaps follow me back. Sorry I took so long for the invitation.
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