Lazy and irresponsible children
I am a 45-year-old mother with two sons, aged 19 and 15. They are good-hearted boys and generally doing reasonably well academically, though my younger son could put in more effort.
My main struggle is that they do very little household work, have poor hygiene and organizational habits, and spend a lot of time on their phones. I feel like I am constantly managing everything at home and repeatedly reminding them to complete even basic tasks. It has become emotionally and physically exhausting for me.
I would like guidance on:
Setting healthy boundaries at home
Creating clear expectations and responsibilities
Enforcing rules consistently without constant conflict
Reducing excessive phone use
Helping them become more responsible and independent
I want to improve the home environment while still maintaining a loving relationship with them.