Should my father help out around the house?

Question by Fake Bish: Should my father help out around the house?
I recently moved back home with my dad. I just graduated college and my dad invited me to live here while I have time to save for a down payment on a home. I help him with utilities plus I give him money to help with the mortgage every month. My brother also lives with us, but he doesn’t work and has a severe anxiety disorder. Anyway.. since I’ve moved back home, my father doesn’t help me at all. Him and I alternate buying groceries, but it’s always my brother or I that has to make dinner or any meals. He never helps with cleaning, laundry, dishes, anything. He’s retired and lays around the house, playing poker online, and drinking his days away. He absolutely refuses any alcoholism treatment and is getting more and more stubborn as he gets older. How can I help this man that isn’t looking for help? And.. maybe some help around the house?

Best answer:

Answer by ~ SoOn To Be WiFe! aNd TtC #1~
i’m sorry to tell you but if someone doesn’t want help you can’t force him to help 🙁 its sad i know but they have to want to do it otherwise its not gonna help because he won’t try 🙁 as far as getting him to help around the house. have you tried sitting down talking to him and asking him if he could help pick up a bit or something along those lines.. good luck to you! i wish you and your father the best!!

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