#1069 - Should You Tidy Your Teen's Room?

Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

Is cleaning your teenage son's room every day reinforcing outdated gender roles and enabling a future of entitlement? Or is it an act of love, showing care and understanding for a busy, tired teenager?

No matter where you stand, Justin and Kylie delve into what truly matters in a thoughtful discussion about kids, chores, and their role in contributing to the household.

In this episode:

• Mom tidies teen's room each morning as a kind act of service, prompting a fascinating debate | Upworthy
• Social media - the good, the bad, the ugly
• Gratitude
• Chores, schedules, jobs
• Gendered expectations?
• Division of labour, working together
• Explore, explain, empower

Related links:

• I am Not the Maid – How to get 5 Star Service from the Kids at Home
• My 13-Year-Old Doesn’t Pick up a Single Thing
• Developmental Milestones [Introduction]

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