QUESTION
Can my mother charge me for leaving my things out?
Asked on Apr 10th, 2014 on Child Custody - Idaho
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As I minor, I understand that my mother (as my primary legal guardian) may do certain things I think may be unfair or wrong. Recently, she put a new rule into place for our house: if she finds my stuff (just me, not my brothers' things) in the front room when she gets home from work, then she takes it and keeps it until I either pay her back in money or work around the house. This, of course, bothers me a great deal, because it only applies to me and because I am prone to leaving my stuff out after a long school day and exhausting tennis practice/match. I am simply in no condition to remember the rule, and so am basically screwed over. She refuses to talk about it, and I question her ability to charge me money. (Although I also dislike the forced extra chores, I see no reason why she can't make me.) If she expects me to pay her money, what are my options? Do I have to pay her it, or am I allowed to tell her no?
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It is her house, and you apparently are not abiding by its rules. She is attempting to discipline and help you. Your excuse that you are simply too tired to remember the rules will never work either within your current household, or for the rest of your life. You are lucky you have such a mother.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 12:00 PM
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You don't say how old you are, but she is your mother and she is entitled to make the rules.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 9:57 AM
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Quit making excuses for yourself. You wouldn't do it on the tennis court and you should not do it in the rest of your life. You know the rules; you are just ignoring them and excusing yourself because you are "tired." Why can't you go the extra few feet and drop the stuff in your room? Yes, your mother can charge you.
Answered on Apr 11th, 2014 at 9:55 AM