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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social

Happy Labor Day!

Rasing a politically savvy kid is no joke. I asked my 13-year-old to do a few chores and told her I would pay her. She asked what I’d pay her, and when I responded with the rate, she told me I thought you believed in a living wage. I’m not kidding.
sep 1, 2025, 4:08 pm • 774 67

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Roookii @roookii.bsky.social

I'm from the days of 'wash the dishes or no TV.' Never got an allowance, either.

sep 1, 2025, 10:58 pm • 0 0 • view
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Wayne P @pinetop37.bsky.social

Uh oh,.

sep 1, 2025, 5:38 pm • 0 0 • view
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Mother Rogue @saluki1962.bsky.social

sep 1, 2025, 4:09 pm • 5 1 • view
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Gardenia (Гарденія) 💙💛🌊 🫘 @gardenia2112.bsky.social

I wish I'd thought of that at her age! I only got $10 a month for a lot of chores.

sep 1, 2025, 7:35 pm • 1 0 • view
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social

She gets her smart mouth honest. I told her I am her living wage. 😂

sep 1, 2025, 4:26 pm • 234 8 • view
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Rockatansky @huntr1.bsky.social

Threaten to charge rent! 😆

sep 1, 2025, 4:40 pm • 0 0 • view
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bill4climate.bsky.social @bill4climate.bsky.social

Been there

sep 1, 2025, 4:53 pm • 0 0 • view
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Razorback Jack @razorbackjack.bsky.social

More young women mothers should watch a few Etta May videos before having a child. It would probably have a huge positive impact on the human race. Example: www.facebook.com/watch/?v=266...

sep 1, 2025, 5:20 pm • 1 0 • view
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mamacuffyto3.bsky.social @mamacuffyto3.bsky.social

Just saw this and sent it to my daughter…😂

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sep 1, 2025, 4:37 pm • 4 1 • view
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Steven Bradley @sostevieb.bsky.social

youtu.be/ErVVIwgE6bQ

sep 1, 2025, 5:38 pm • 1 0 • view
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Kali 333 @katwomankali.bsky.social

“Rep” Jason Smith & the illusory truth effect: jasonsmith.house.gov/2025/08/29/w...

sep 1, 2025, 9:46 pm • 0 0 • view
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footcarenurse.bsky.social @footcarenurse.bsky.social

God bless the children everywhere! They keep us on our toes and entertained.

sep 1, 2025, 5:03 pm • 1 0 • view
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Alan @akmsatc.bsky.social

This made me smile. :). Enjoy the day Jess

sep 1, 2025, 4:09 pm • 7 0 • view
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Feathered Stone @stonefeathers.bsky.social

Laughed so hard I cried I think this next generation has their shit together

sep 1, 2025, 4:10 pm • 4 0 • view
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hate2badgeryou.bsky.social @hate2badgeryou.bsky.social

Me: Yup, this is the cost of you *living* in this household. But recalling raising our kids, I'm fairly certain this would have been flipped around on me in short order. Reminder: every kid has the soul of a lawyer.

sep 1, 2025, 4:21 pm • 2 0 • view
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Eric Roy Dinwiddie @ericdin.bsky.social

Solid work ☺️

sep 1, 2025, 4:13 pm • 3 0 • view
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Libbey Dem 🇺🇦 🇲🇽 🇵🇦 🇬🇱 🇨🇦 🇵🇸 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈 @justsomeliberaldem.bsky.social

I'm ☠️! 🤣🤣🤣 You taught her TOO well. 😆

sep 1, 2025, 5:08 pm • 1 0 • view
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cologirl.bsky.social @cologirl.bsky.social

Reminder that remuneration does not have to be wages and can include room and board ;)

sep 1, 2025, 4:23 pm • 1 0 • view
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Mkorolden @mkorolden.bsky.social

That’s a solid parenting win!

sep 1, 2025, 4:39 pm • 2 0 • view
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georgiapeep.bsky.social @georgiapeep.bsky.social

Obviously a great mom.

sep 1, 2025, 4:09 pm • 6 0 • view
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YourDrunkAuntie @morewildones.bsky.social

It’s all fun and games until you find out they actually listened to your lessons 😂

sep 1, 2025, 4:42 pm • 4 0 • view
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Patrick 🇺🇸🇨🇦 @pghdlo.bsky.social

Happy Labor Day Jess💙🇺🇸💙

sep 1, 2025, 5:23 pm • 2 0 • view
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Bearyfunny @bearyfunny.bsky.social

Put your money where your mouth is, Mom! 🤣🤣🤣

sep 1, 2025, 4:22 pm • 2 0 • view
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RandolphGibbs @randolphgibbs.bsky.social

It’s a living allowance tell her !!

sep 1, 2025, 4:28 pm • 2 0 • view
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Cmdr-SamVimes @cmdr-samvimes.bsky.social

A smart cookie. Hope you coughed up the extra…

sep 1, 2025, 6:22 pm • 1 0 • view
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Bethany Mannon @drbethany.bsky.social

If your food, housing, and health care is covered, maybe that IS a living wage, hmm? Now do the dishes. Sounds like you have a cool and smart kid there, good job!

sep 1, 2025, 4:12 pm • 10 0 • view
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Grim Milestone @grimmilestone.bsky.social

Suggest giving her a raise and then having her chip in on your family's housing and food costs for the month 😊

sep 1, 2025, 4:32 pm • 0 0 • view
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Angie @nanahux.bsky.social

Hilarious! Smart girl.

sep 1, 2025, 4:37 pm • 2 0 • view
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Doc MurphyDog @docmurphydog.bsky.social

😂😂😂

sep 1, 2025, 4:41 pm • 1 0 • view
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Just a person 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 @bilbo8128.bsky.social

Good kids!!!

sep 1, 2025, 4:10 pm • 6 0 • view
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Marcia like Marsha @msstma.bsky.social

Smart kid!

sep 1, 2025, 5:55 pm • 0 0 • view
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Fuck this timeline @anonymousnow.bsky.social

😂😂

sep 1, 2025, 5:28 pm • 0 0 • view
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STEMthebleeding @stemthebleeding.bsky.social

"I took your living wage, deducted the cost of rent, food, medical insurance, and this is what's left." Behold the NET living wage.

sep 1, 2025, 4:34 pm • 8 0 • view
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Vickie @vsiefker.bsky.social

Lol..

sep 1, 2025, 4:42 pm • 1 0 • view
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Vickie @vsiefker.bsky.social

That's when you snap back and say rent is due😁

sep 1, 2025, 4:43 pm • 2 0 • view
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nomadmae.bsky.social @nomadmae.bsky.social

Our teen son is a savvy chore/allowance negotiator as well. He drives a hard bargain, but we’re proud.

sep 1, 2025, 5:22 pm • 4 0 • view
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Tommy @goal17516.bsky.social

Chip off the block, isn’t she?

sep 1, 2025, 5:56 pm • 1 0 • view
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Grace Pritchard Burson @gaudynight78.bsky.social

"I feed, clothe and house you. Now empty the dishwasher."

sep 1, 2025, 4:10 pm • 16 0 • view
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Jess Piper @piperformissouri.bsky.social

Basically my response in a nutshell😂

sep 1, 2025, 4:11 pm • 14 0 • view
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Mark Ebenhoch aka INGLORIOUS BASTARD @realmarkebenhoch.bsky.social

Nothin wrong with raising SMART INTELLIGENT kids! 😉

sep 1, 2025, 4:35 pm • 3 0 • view
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Tom From Minneapolis @tom-from-mpls.bsky.social

Living wage with the backing of a proper welfare state that guarantees education, housing, food and healthcare is radically different from a living wage in a dog eat dog capitalist society. Fortunately your family is run more like the former, not the latter.

sep 1, 2025, 4:12 pm • 5 0 • view
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Shamu @shamuuprising.bsky.social

Then you charge for room and board and bills...

sep 1, 2025, 6:40 pm • 1 0 • view
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Kali 333 @katwomankali.bsky.social

🤣🤣🤣 used this trick.

sep 1, 2025, 9:47 pm • 0 0 • view