No help, no gift so we are skiing

Unfortunately we have ongoing daughter issues and our son has sever adhd and triggers very easily. All very difficult. We have dealt with it in a quiet way that suits us. No need for rows on Christmas Day - says she popping to do more skiing (spending the kid’s inheritance!).

Why did you not say 'you are clearing the table and you are stacking the dishwasher and you can make us a coffee before you hoover the carpet'?
You have only yourselves to blame for allowing this situation to develop.
Part time students still sponging off parents.

Darned right. Tell them how you paid for the holiday too!

To use one of my Mum’s sayings…you’ve made a rod for your own back. I hope you enjoy your well deserved holiday then come home and start as you mean to go on. No more clearing up after lazy adults who are taking advantage of you. My youngest grandchild is 7 and he clears his plate from the table when he’s finished.

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Excellent idea Secondhandrose.

Damn right.

Good for you!