Okay, so I had to apologize to my tween son because...

[hollydaze1974]

My mom did the same thing i griped at him about!
I asked her please switch out the clothes from that washer to the dryer before she went to bed. I have always assumed that when someone asked you to put clothes in the dryer, there was the unspoken (and Turn. It. On.) implied.
Apparently i was misinformed, as my mothet did as my son did. She followed my request to the "T". She put the wet clothes in dryer. Done.

So i had to apologize to my tween who has been fussed at many times for the same thing *sigh*

Do actually have to SAY " and turn it on"? At your house?

[momofsunshine77]

yes, DH has NO common sense at all.  LOL

[MamaDearie]

Oh this made me laugh so hard! No- I don't have to actually say it here but there are times with my husband and my DS that I think things are pretty obvious and find out later that no- not so obvious to them. 

[CDMelty]

When I ask them to put the clothes in the dryer, they turn it on. I'm with OP; it's an obvious part of the request. Just like when I say "Brush your teeth", I mean with water and toothpaste. When I say "Take your shower" I also mean wash yourself while you're in there.

[koalasami]

With my daughter it just depends on the day... She is really smart but tends not to think things through when it comes to chores.

[Firewoman33]

This. Except dd *knocks on wood* has not put toys in there. 

Quoting lexipooh78:

I am not sure DH even knows where the washer and dryer are. I think he thinks his clean clothes magically appear in his closet. lol  DS who is 2 however will put the clothes in the dryer and turn it on. Unfortunately he also will put hot wheels in the dryer and turn it on.  :(

[Bethsunshine]

Sometimes with my kids, I have to literally tell them every single step to do with a task. You'd think some things would just be common sense, but apparently it isn't. Glad to know it's not just me!

[pickles326]

I always tell my son or hubby make sure you clean the lint trap and turn it on lol

[SassyLaLa85]

No, it is common sense when you put wet clothes in the dryer you turn it on...

[Jinxed8]

this made me laugh too - I wouldn't think of saying "and turn it on" to me it's implied just like filling up the washing machine and not starting it !

[kourtneya]

My kiddos are the same way! You have to be literal and include the small details.