Re: refusing to do chores
I think he needs to skip the party if he’s not done by the time you would need to leave. If he finishes by, for example, 6, then he can be an hour late to the party. Be sure to let him know “Now is when we would need to leave if we are going to be on time. Since you are not done, we are not leaving. If you finish we can go, but we will be late.” If going late isn’t an option, like if you are riding with someone, then if he isn’t done in time he misses it. It might not help for today, but for next time he will know you mean business. If you let him go, he will know he can get away with not doing them.
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