I've had to teach all the men in my life to clean. I'm getting ahead of it with my son and asking him to pitch in now.
I've had to teach all the men in my life to clean, and I'm tired of it. I wanted to break the cycle, so I'm getting my son to help with chores now.
The writer wishes to break the cycle of teaching all the men in her life to clean. She is proactive about teaching her son, who is almost 13 years old, to pitch in with household chores. Her husband also had to join in to set a good example. The author has had to teach all her previous partners how to clean as well. She explains that cleaning is not just about housework, but also a form of self-care and being a team player.
She encourages her son to listen to music while cleaning to make the task more enjoyable. The writer and her husband have started designating one day a week for major housework, making it a shared family responsibility. They take turns doing different tasks, such as vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms. This approach has made cleaning quicker and less of a burden for the family.
The writer enjoys cleaning and believes it helps her maintain a sense of order and calm. She hopes her positive attitude towards cleaning will inspire her son to develop good habits and take responsibility for his own living space.
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