I have custody of my 3 oldest granddaughters; two of which are 15 and 13. Neither had been taught to do anything. It literally takes an act of Congress to get them to clean their rooms, their bathroom, and one ferret cage which I didn't know I was taking custody of at the time. The 15 year old is much more lazier than the 13 year old, but the 13 year old is the one I was telling you about the floor. Also they complain that I don't let them do anything; then when I ask they give me the third degree. I finally started letting them do their own laundry "which the 15 year old swears she knew how to do" but threw everything in without sorting, turning decal shirts inside out, or straightening out rolled up socks or pants. Then she declared I was too picky when I showed her the right way. It has been an argument that is more of a battle than doing myself; but I know I must teach them. You're right, mopping and doing dishes (by hand) is next on my list. Can't wait to see how that turns out.