Prudie was much too permissive and indulgent. Girl should NOT be totally exempt from helping her disabled mother around the house -- especially in light of her father's wholehearted cooperation. What on earth kind of character would mother be building if she asked NOTHING of the girl! Plenty of students (a) work (b) study and (c) help raise siblings! Girl should absolutely be required to do some small task(s) if only as a symbolic gesture. Mopping and dusting are NOT big deals!