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This is a Capitalist Economy Now

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Submitted by Melanie2000 on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:51pm

I have started running the household with a different philosophy the last month or so. My home is now a Capitalist household. You get what you put in. I have household laws (picking up after yourself, no running, blah..blah.) that most be followed. But, I have quit dealing with chores or making the kids clean their rooms. If the kids do keep the rooms reasonably clean I will go in and pick up a few things. If they do something extra (like clean the bathroom or pick up dog poop) I will reward them. If they do nothing then I do nothing.

Help me please!

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Submitted by Melanie2000 on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:54pm

I have four step children and there is one I just can't seem to grow a relationship with. I have been his primary caregiver since he was 2. My husband works a lot and his BM spends an average of 1 day a week with him. I have been his primary parent for 5 years and I feel like he hates me 90% of the time. It has gotten to the point were I feel emotionally abused by this child and don't know what to do to make it better. My husband and I have a great relationship but the one thing that we struggle with it is communicating about our kids (mainly his).