On Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 10:40:31 PM UTC-5, Harold R wrote:
I can't get my teenage son or daughter to work with me around the house.

They're missing out on a lot, 'cuz they won't learn.

I guess I brought 'em up wrong, but, they're good kids (otherwise).

Anyway, just wondering if you have hints?

I can force them, of course, and I can pay them, of course, but they don't even "like" working around the house.

I'm talking things like cleaning the pool, mowing the lawn, fixing the pumps, raking the leaves, etc.

Do you have any tricks and suggestions?

I guess I should make it "fun" but some of these things aren't really fun (like weeding) no matter what I can think of.

Just wondering if you have suggestions.

My father was a DIYer and always expected me to help around the house and help him with repairs. As a result, I grew up thinking I can handle most any project around the house. My 30 yo daughter learned from me too and tackles stuff on her own in her condo. She took apart her kitchen sink drain, replaced a disposer, painted her place, assembled KD furniture, etc. Saves tons of money when you can do that stuff yourself.