Adult Child
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Adult Daughter
Asked by C.S. from New York
on October 17, 2012
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My adult daughter will not return my phone calls. For the past two years I have not recieved birthday cards or Mother's Day cards. She did call me this year and wished...
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- perhaps, after a lifetime of angst with you, she has realized she no longer has to bear the guilt she feels you bring down upon her. That is what I am reading in your...
- Your daughter gave you a big clue about why she's not returning your calls. "I'm not going to make her feel guilty." Making her feel guilty may not be your intent bu...
- You are not commenting on why she's angry. Without that, no one can really help. Even with that, it will only be your side. I assume you know why she's angry. What...
18 Year Old Daughter
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on August 29, 2010
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Hi,
My 18 year old daughter is sleeping overnight with a boyfriend. I have told her that this is not acceptable to me and that it is definetly not ladylike. She to...
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- First of all using terms like "tramp" is NOT appropriate for any mother to use. While your daughter's behavior at this age is not acceptable you need to realize at thi...
- Okay A., After reading the responses you got I have to say this.....especially to the Mom's that seem to think an 18 year old having sex is a major offense. How many ...
- The day that any of my kids, who are living under my roof, thinks its ok to stay the night at a boyfriends/girlfriends home will have their bags packed waiting for the...
Adult Child Issues
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on April 18, 2011
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Hi Moms,
When does an adult child, mine for instance he is 20 become responsible for their own choices?? My son who is 20 years old almost 21 lives with his dad ...
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- How about tell him he can live there when he gets a FT job and/or enrolls in school? Seriously, I'm all about second chances and there may be a little of him seekin...
- If it were me, I would tell my son what day the move would be on and he would have to come up with his own arrangements by then. He is an adult, this is HIS problem. N...
- if you take him in lay ground rules, he has to have a job by this date, he has to pay X amount of rent by this date, he has to follow these house rules and have him si...
Bad Relationship with My Adult Daughter
Asked by D.D. from New York
on July 28, 2010
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My adult daughter does not want to deal with me at all,she does not want to speak to me.That happens because of my fault. Is there any way to make her forgive me?
I ...
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- I'd start with a letter...and state EXACTLY what you just said to us. Its my fault. I feel guilty. I said aweful words... Then I tell her that I loved her...no m...
- You need to change, and give her time. Write her a letter explaining the sorrow you feel for the way you treated her and let her know how proud you are of her and how ...
- Dear D., I don't know what you did or said but you may have to let some time pass. You cannot make her do anything but maybe you can write to her and tell her you are ...
18 Year Old Reading 50 Shades
Asked by K.D. from Milwaukee
on June 28, 2012
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Hello all,
My co-worker just mentioned that someone had lent her 18 year old daughter the 50 Shades book. She heard me saying I had read it and asked me what it was...
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- She's 18, doesn't matter what I would do. But I censor so things per what I think is right not what others think is right. But then I do so little censoring. People...
- Why on earth does an 18 year old need to read such a book? Heck, I'm 30 and I still don't feel the need to read it. Really, sex should still be so new (or not ev...
- It's a book, and think about movies (Friends with Benefits as one example) that 18 yr olds watch without a second thought. I have read the books, and once you get pas...
Need Help with Troubled Adult Child
Asked by D.C. from Boise
on October 29, 2008
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Well Ladies, I have never done this so please be patiant. I have a Foster son, whom I helped raise from the time he was six. I didnt get full care of him until he was ...
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- It might not help but what if it would? Sometimes even as adults we need to know that mom loves us and cares. It might be a wake up call for him if you did track him...
- I'm sorry that has to be such a difficult spot to be in! I honestly think that there is nothing you can do for him, at least not until he wants the help, the best y...
- D., First of all, God bless you and your husbands efforts to love a child as your own flesh and blood. That is a special calling. Second, I have no experience as ...
My Adult Daughter Doesn't Seem to Need Me
Asked by C.H. from Grand Rapids
on August 30, 2010
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How do I get my adult daughter to share the ups and downs of her life with me? I know that she's got a very busy life with a full time job, a beautiful 4 year old son...
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- ...Judging by her reaction to you, ie: defensiveness and then hanging up the phone on you... I would say, that yes, she was avoiding your calls. next, sure she may ...
- Yikes.. She sounds like a young mom with a very busy life. You sound like a wonderful mom. You remind me of my mom.. Many times, she would call or email and I just...
- At this point, she shouldn't need you in most ways. She is an adult now. She will choose what and how she communicates with you. I know you desire more then that, but...
18 Year Old Not Listening to Me....
Asked by W.K. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Im so frustrated and angry right now. My sons 18 & 17 decided to spend the week with their father, they were supposed to come home on Sunday, well we are supposed to g...
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- I don't know for sure what area he's in but isn't he really safer there?
- First off...take a deep breath. Okay...17 and 18 year olds don't listen to their mothers anyway. You are worried and that's normal for a momma, but you are overreac...
- I sooo feel your pain. This afternoon my bro called to tell me HIS 19 yo was stranded in NYC with her BF. I'm like, are you for real? What am I supposed to do about it...
Adult Son and Toddler Grandson Living Back Home Again
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on July 24, 2012
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My son and grandson moved back home with my husband and I and well we have been fighting alot .I know my son loves his little and is a good dad .He has recently met a ...
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- Here's the thing. ....... I may not have the same opinion as you on the general idea of "sleepovers" if you are not married, (in GENERAL) BUT, and this is a BIG but......
- Yes, society has changed, but it does not mean that you have to change with it. Too many will say, well, that's the way it is today, and then just go along with it lik...
- I think I'm going to make myself unpopular by going against the consensus here, but .... ... I think it depends on the girl. Is she stepmom material? Is she really ...
Mother and Adult Daughter
Asked by J.T. from Washington DC
on August 20, 2009
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My adult daughter doesn't want me in her life. I am out of the inner loop. What can I do?
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- Again, you didn't provide too many details, but I'll tell you that my mother and I had a lot of problems dealing with each other. Especially after my younger brother d...
- I'm guessing this didn't happen over night. Is she hanging out with a bad crowd or is she busy working, dating, going to school, etc? Some detail on how things got t...
- How old is she and what are the reasons? It may take time if there are any hurts that haven't been dealt with. However, you could start writing to her and hope that on...
