I'll respond to this further in a bit...but right off the bat here's a though. In that conversation it sounds to me that she's needing help with the kids at least....what do you do to help reinforce the rules?
I know many women feel it's better just to "do it" rather than fight about it when it comes to things around the house. It's often faster just to do things yourself, I understand that. It's a common trap I see women fall into, myself included.
It sounds to me that perhaps your wife is a stay-at-home mom? Which, is a tough job! What do you think you can do to help reinforce the things she asks the kids to do...are there consequences for them not doing their "chores"?
I understand you probably do quite a bit around the house too from your conversation....so does my H....but, until recently he hadn't been very helpful with our son. He really thought he was doing soooo much around the house...and he was, outside...mowing, yardwork etc. While I'm trying to get everything I need done inside...and keep up with our son, not an easy task at all. Sometimes my stuff just didn't get done.
This is just an ovbservation...what do you think? GEL
