Dear Annie: My teen won’t help unless I ask, and it’s wearing me down

by Annie Lane

In today's column, Dear Annie advises a reader whose teenaged child isn't helping as much as they should.

Dear Annie: I have a teenager who is bright, funny and, in many ways, a good kid. They do well in school, have friends and can be thoughtful when it counts. But when it comes to life at home, it is as if none of it registers.

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