So I thought we had a really solid agreement in place to help my daughter transition into adulthood, but things got messy the second she decided the rules shouldn't apply to her anymore. We made a deal that she could stay in the house for a super low rate as long as she stayed on top of her chores, but now she is acting like a total Karen whenever I ask her to just load the dishwasher. She honestly thinks that because she pays a tiny bit of rent she won't have to contribute to the household at all, and the entitled attitude she gives me every time I point out the overflowing trash can is just exhausting.And then the confrontation reached a boiling point today when I told her that if she won't stick to the deal, then she can't stay here for that price. She started crying about how I am being unfair and that she shouldn't have to work a job and do housework, but it felt like a necessary bit of ProRevenge when I handed her a list of local apartment listings that cost three times what she pays us. It was a huge wake-up call for her to see that the real world doesn't care about her excuses, and she finally realized that her free ride comes with actual responsibilities that she can't just ignore.It is honestly so frustrating when you try to give your kids a head start and they treat your kindness like an invitation to be lazy. We see these kinds of family standoffs all the time on Reddit, and it is always a reminder that boundaries are the only way to stop people from taking advantage of you. You don't want to miss the next time a parent finally has to lay down the law, so make sure you subscribe for your daily Reddit stories and all the Karma updates we have coming your way.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/reddit-stories-podcast-mr-redder--5571651/support.Love the drama? You aren't alone. We’re over here every single day breaking down the wildest entitled moments and the best karma on the internet. Hit subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and let us know in the comments if you’ve ever had to deal with a Karen like this in your own life.

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