My fifteen year old told me I fold her clothes wrong.
Apparently shirts must face a specific direction, socks should never be paired, and leggings require a method known only to teenagers and boutique employees.
I said that was fine and she could take over her own laundry.
She looked shocked, as though she had filed a minor complaint and accidentally dissolved the entire department.
Now the basket has been sitting in her room for six days. She keeps asking when I am doing laundry.
I told her I was terminated for poor performance.
How long do I hold the line?
I would hand over the detergent and wish them luck.
I support the firing. I also support no complaints.
They want control, give them the whole basket.
One week of crunchy towels will bring peace talks.
Let them do it. Natural consequences smell like mildew.
This is a parenting win disguised as disrespect.
If the clothes turn pink, that is tuition.
My teen fired me from laundry too, then rehired me when the hoodie disappeared.