Adult Child
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18 Year Old Son Wants His Freedom...
Asked by L.J. from Atlanta
on May 10, 2010
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We have a son (H/S senior) who will turn 18 next month (June). He is an excellent student (Honors/Gifted) who earned money to pay for half of his own car, pays his car...
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- Wow Mom, this must be breaking your heart! I'd like to say an otherwise good kid and focused student will survive a little rebellion, but if he is genetically predispo...
- Hi Mom, I think you are doing exactly the right thing. He is so sure that he wants to be an "adult" what that means in grownup speak is that he wants all the fun o...
- Thanks to a loss of wifi signal, my original message was lost, but I completely agree with Denise's original post. He can't have his complete freedom if he still ex...
Looking for Help with an 18 Year Old Stepson Who Is on His Way to Being a Father
Asked by D.L. from Seattle
on March 22, 2007
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I have an 18 year old stepson who I raised since he was 7, we were really close at one point then he ended up getting a 14 year old pregnant who started spreading stuf...
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- At 18 he may still be immature, but he is technically an adult. You need to let him know that you love him and are there to give advice if he wants it. At this point, ...
- Honestly sweetie he is going to have to find out on his own if that is his baby or not. If he wants to buy in to a 14 year old and her story there is really nothing u...
- I'm so sorry your having to go through so much stress and worry. If you have absolulty NO idea where they are then you probebly won't until they contact you. When th...
Seeking Advice on 18 Year Old Going Away
Asked by R.A. from Dallas
on August 18, 2007
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I have an 18 year old son who is about to leave for a ministry internship. He needs to raise money for the 10 month program, much the same way that someone would have...
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- Maybe you should remove the TV from the house for awhile.
- Dear R., It sounds as if he really doesn't want to go. Sometimes when kids have something heavy weighing on them, they only tell you once. And, then they clam up,...
- I would try to sit down and have a real heart to heart with him. Although I do think that some kids are ready to leave home at 18, I honestly think that others may ne...
18 Year Old Still in School Thinks She Is Grown Help
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on December 5, 2011
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i wrote about my 18 year old and dont know where the post went.but i need advice from people who have or had an 18 year old . thats still in school she grad.s this yea...
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- My DD is 15 and she has some issues that are mental health in nature. But we are very strict. We've already told her that once she becomes of legal age she can do an...
- IMO You need to put your foot down and tell her she will either go by the rules and make sure she understands that the rules did not change with her 18th birthday. No...
- How about this idea: Let her drive drunk and call 911. That ought to land her right into an alcohol rehab, where clearly she needs to be. Unless her drinking is add...
What to Get an 18 Year Old Girl for Christmas......NOT GIFT CARDS!
Asked by M.W. from St. Cloud
on November 16, 2010
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Hello Moms,
I have an 18 year old girl cousin that I buy a gift for every year. I am STUMPED as to what to get her........ HELP ME! I need some ideas.
Here's ...
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- Give her a gift certificate for : 1) Classes- jewelry making, cooking- there are fun classes out there for everything! 2)Depending on where you live, a museum me...
- A nice charm bracelet, and let each kid pick out a charm that they like for it.
- I am trying to remember what is was like to be in college and strapped for funds. What were the things that I just couldn't afford to treat myself to? Shoes! Cute b...
18 Year Old, the Job Hunt, and Hair Length
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on September 30, 2010
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My 18 year old son has graduated from high school. He is taking a class at a Tech school but also wants a job. He has been looking ever since he graduated and hasn't h...
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- Birds of a feather flock together. See who is already working at a particular store, do they look similar to your son. What is the culture at the company? If you only ...
- Well, as an employer myself I do look at how applicants present themselves, I do have a problem with long hair, only because in our line of work may be a hazard. I goo...
- Appearance could be part of it. He also needs to try be self assured and friendly. How often is he following up on his applications? My son went through this and the...
18 Year Old Son Has 48 Hours to Get Out.
Asked by M.C. from New York
on March 27, 2013
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I am venting mostly-
I have had to do the hardest thing ever, kick my 18 year old son out. He is a father, so that makes this really hard. Even though his son most...
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- Sending you hugs, stay strong.
- Ya I would not be paying for his cell phone or Gym membership if he is disrespectful to you. He needs some tough love Momma!! Tell him to take his attitude and hit the...
- I'm sorry that he's likely to withhold his son from you (that punishes the kid) but I think that sometimes they don't fly unless we shove them. If he can't abide by yo...
Curfew and Consequence for 18 Year Old High School Girl
Asked by L.N. from Anchorage
on January 2, 2012
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My daughter just turned 18 on 12/20, and since, she has stayed overnight twice at her boyfriends house even though I have given her a 1am curfew. And she has yet to c...
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- There musts be something in the air about 18 this year. Several of my friends have relatives that feel the same way and have done the same thing. I guess it is calle...
- Something that worked OUTSTANDINGLY well in my mum's house (when we were teens and were flouncing about and disrespecting *common courtesy* of letting those who loved ...
- Stop with the ultimatums and start talking to her... remind her that you have to GIVE respect to GET respect and that you can discuss the house rules together if she f...
Curfew for 18 Year Old Son Living at Home
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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What is a an appropriate curfew for an 18 yr old son living at home?
My son says their should be no problem with him staying out till 3am, cause i know where he's at...
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- Hi T., at 18 I don't think you should give him a curfew. We have our23 year old son and our 21 year old daughter still leaving with us, and at 18 they did not have a c...
- My daughter just graduated. She's 18. She has no curfew. As long as she's a contributing member of the household (chores, etc), working for her money, treats us wit...
- He's an adult. Let him have his freedom. You've raised him, now trust that you've done a good job.
Help with 18 Year Old Son's Clothing Choice
Asked by M.L. from Minneapolis
on March 19, 2008
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I am trying to figure out what to do about a shirt my son recently bought. It is extremely disgusting to me. It has two women on the front of it involved in some sor...
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- Hi M., I suspect it's 1) a stage and/or 2) his way of gaining attention and/or 3) asserting his independence. I don't know what it's like to raise teenagers yet, b...
- Stick to your guns. It is your house your rules. If it offends you and goes against what you are teaching your children then by all means keep the shirt or throw it ...
- With my daughter who is 18, senior in high school and doesn't pay rent. I would tell her - if you want to where it that is fine but you will not wear it under my roof...
