You can force me to help amma hang out the clothes, but you can’t force me do it cheerfully!
My pugnacious 10 year old
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Me: Why are you cribbing?
My 10yr old: You keep making me do all these chores.
Me: Yes but you are helping me. Can’t you help me a little.
He: Yes I can. Does not mean I cannot crib. I have to help you. I don’t necessarily have to like it, have I??
Me: Sigh!