My step son Noah is 7 and we make him clean up - I don't think his mum makes him do much at home, but bad luck. My 2 step daughters, Bonnie 7 and Georgia 9, will clean well, Georgia without being asked.

Noah will grumble, and try to avoid doing any work, and is told if he doesn't help he will do the lot. We also will give liitle treats like chocolates or lollies to who does clean up.

We also have problems with differences between their mums and our house, but as DH and I have been together since they were 1 and 3 they are used to it.