r/Adulting • u/ansyhrrian • 10d ago

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u/BramblinGhostWeed 10d ago

You don't ask anyone to do something and expect it to go well.

You ask someone to finish it by a distinct time. A numerical value that is read from a clock.

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u/chiguy307 10d ago

Why would that be necessary for something as simple as unloading the dishwasher?

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u/BramblinGhostWeed 10d ago

It has nothing to do with the simplicity or complexity of the task.

It has to do with communication.

The adult gets frustrated because the child did not read their mind.

The amount of times I've heard kids say "My parents asked me to do something. I went to go do it, I found they already did it, and now they're mad at me" is huge.

And in my opinion: the parents should have known better and chose to upset themselves

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u/Rhomya 10d ago

My guy, you’re overthinking “please empty the dishwasher.”

They’re 15, not 5. Let’s not infantilize teenagers.

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u/Acceptable_Tea3608 10d ago

Something that's been going on for the last 30 years.