Do I have to ask?

The recycle is piling up, the garbage needs to taken out and the dishwasher needs to be emptied. Does this sound all too familiar with you at your house? I have two teenage girls and I believe they do it on purpose to not listen. Not only the kids but even my husband and this is quite frustrating. I swore when I lived at home that I would not turn out like my mother. I remember hearing her tell us the exact same thing...to clean your room, set the table for dinner etc. Now I do that. Why do I have to ask for help? Am I the only one that sees
that it needs to be done? Possibly. I've been on strike which that never works and got mad which that was pointless because I look like a nut case but how do you get your point across? I found a way and for me it works thank goodness. I assign a set of chores for them and I delegate. They have a set of chores for 30 minutes to do and that is there responsibility. If the chores are not completed their are consequences and privileges are taken away. Now that I have done that I feel much better and not feeling all of the household up keep is my responsibility. We have been able to work more as a team and that is better. There are times that we slip but it's not as bad as what it used to be. The difference now is I am much happier and the kids are more appreciative.