How Do You Avoid Conflicts After Moving Into Your Dad's Home?

As your dad needs help around his home, the decision was made that you’re going to move into his home. He doesn’t have a mortgage, so you can cut your work hours and be around to help him. How do you avoid conflicts when merging two families into one home?

Set Rules But Let Your Dad Take the Lead

You have your rules. Your dad will have his own. It’s his house, so you need to pay attention to his rules. You may disagree with some. Some may be impossible to follow. Discuss them calmly and explain why some rules will have to be a little more lenient.

Home Care Services Hawthorne FL - How Do You Avoid Conflicts After Moving Into Your Dad's Home?
Home Care Services Hawthorne FL – How Do You Avoid Conflicts After Moving Into Your Dad’s Home?

For instance, your dad insists that he gets the first shower of the day. The problem is he doesn’t get up until 10 a.m. Your teens have to be at the bus stop for 7:30 a.m. There’s no way that he gets the first shower of the day unless he gets up earlier.

If it’s a case of him wanting a dry shower floor, someone could dry the floor when morning showers are over. If he’s afraid that others will be in the bathroom when he needs it, reassure him that the bathroom is empty from 8 a.m. on, so he won’t have to worry about it. On holidays and school breaks, adjust the schedules to make sure he’s happy.

Assign Everyone Chores That Maintain a Sense of Order

Having more people in a home can lead to hectic moments and more clutter. Make sure everyone has chores to do to keep the clutter and hassle to a minimum. Your teens could load and empty the dishwasher. You could cook meals and take your dad shopping.

You can hire a home care services aide to do your dad’s laundry. That way, he doesn’t have to worry about his laundry getting mixed up with your laundry.

Make Sure People Have Time Alone

It’s important that your dad gets to have a break from you. At least once a week, go out for a drive with your kids and/or spouse/partner. Leave your dad and a home care services aide at his home. You’ll appreciate the break and he’ll appreciate having some peace and quiet.

Arrange home care services once a week, every few days, or daily. It gives you the chance to focus on your work or daily tasks. It gives your dad the chance to socialize with someone else and have the help he needs.

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