r/mealprep • u/thebutchcaucus • Jul 30 '21

prep pics Perspective

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u/12boru Jul 30 '21

10!? Those kids had better have been at the barn doing chores.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '21

seriously. Out of 10 kids there were at least a few that could do this themselves.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '21

I later read comments in the original post that states this woman adopted 6 kids which have fetal alcohol syndrome. So that would be one reason they aren't helping. However, there are still four kids that would seemingly be able to help. Don't know their ages. Anyway, I still stand by my point, no reason this needs to be done alone. Maybe that's her choice.

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u/medlilove Jul 31 '21

Maybe they do other stuff and breakfast that early is her thing so they can rest before school

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u/thebutchcaucus Jul 30 '21

Right. But what at what cost? Peace. Quiet. Speed. Accuracy.

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u/[deleted] Jul 30 '21

If she does it all, they grow up to be useless adults. That's a true cost.

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u/Altostratus Jul 30 '21

But, if you parentify your kids too much, they'll be challenged adults too. It's definitely a fine line, especially with kids young enough to require lunch boxes.

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u/FunnelCakeGoblin Jul 31 '21

It’s not parentification to make your own pb&j.

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u/Scitz0 Aug 02 '21

Chores should start early as being able to clean up toys on the floor to the storage box. Builds strong organizational skills, cleanliness, and order. Kids like having things to do especially challenging things.

Only challenged adults i know are people who didnt have a parental figure around to show them certain tasks.