"MY MOTHER

DOES NOT
WORK"
 That sounds like
fun. What do you
need me to do?

or Hey,
g
eve aniz Mom.
nt ing I'm
vol and a sc
un we hoo
tee ne l
ed

rs.

What do you Well, I was thinking

mean "not maybe you could take
working"? I do a break from your
housework. "not working" and
volunteer.
"Housework
is not a
job, Mom."
The next day...

You said that Yeah, I do. I don't

housework is not a see why it should
work. Do you still be considered a
stand by that? work.
 How can you say I know it's a lot of
that? It's a lot of work, but it's not
work to take care like a job where you
of a house and a get paid for it.
family.

The following day...

"Son, I'm going to take a

break from housework and
let you experience doing it
for a while. "

"Okay. But
why, Mom?"
I want you to realize
that this is work. It's
not easy keeping a
house clean and tidy.
"I'll try my best,
Mom. "

"I know you will.

Just remember to
be patient and take
your time."
After a day..

This is harder
than I thought.
 Yes, it is. Bu
t
you're doing
a
great job.

m !! I 'm so r ry . I
Mo
v er r e a lize d how
ne
do
much work you
o u nd th e ho u se.
ar
"It's a lot of work,
but it's worth it. "
MY MOTHER DOES NOT WORK