Anger: Adult Child
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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...
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...
18 Year Old Out of Control!
Asked by D.B. from Dothan
on March 3, 2008
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I have an 18 year old daughter. She is in 11th grade, she works part time after school. She has no respect for me or my husband (her step dad). I constantly am doing f...
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- I'm sorry to hear what you are going through. Don't be afraid of your daughter. She knows she can threaten you (mentally speaking)and she is getting away with it. St...
- I agree that tough love is the best way to go. Tell her what you expect from her, but try not to be confrontational. At 18, she thinks she knows EVERYTHING ( trust m...
- Hi D.: Since your daughter is 18 now, I think it would be a "wake-up call" to her if you could bear to let go a little---and then NOT bailing her out when she does...
Relationship Problems with My Adult Daughter
Asked by V.S. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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My 25 year old daughter seems to have gone through a change in the last year. We have always gotten along well and been very close. She does have a history of big tem...
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- V., It sounds like you have a very spoiled, self-centered daughter. My husband and I had somewhat similar problems when we had to explain to our adult children that ...
- V., I am so sorry you are going through this as well as so many others that have expressed their sympathy. I am a 32 year old with a daughter and a pretty good relatio...
- Assuming she is not just being a spoiled brat or overstressed, it is very possible she has developed a drug/alcohol problem or could be suffering from bipolar disorder...
Ok My 18 Year Old Son with Bad Temper Is Back Home
Asked by M.R. from El Paso
on September 28, 2010
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Hi everyone my 18 year old son is back home ask me sunday afternoon if he could come home, I said yes, he's a little quite and a little assamed I quest now what.
shou...
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- Hi Macio, I bet you are happy to have him back.. Time to start over (but do not forget) with your son. Until our daughter graduated from high school these were t...
- Welcome him back, but this is your home and you have rules. Let him know what the rules are and the consequences. Although being on his own for that amount of time a...
- Macio, Yes, you have to sit him down, and talk rules with him. He is an adult, and expectations have to be set accordingly. Also you have to agree on certain things...
My Adult Daughter Tells Her Children She Doesn't like Me.
Asked by S.H. from Seattle
on June 20, 2009
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How do I find a way for my daughter to allow me to spend time with my granddchildren? The youngest one told me, "Mommy doesn't like you because you lie & you are snipp...
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- My mother hasnt spoken to me in about 4 years and has seen her only granddaughter once. My mother and I never had a close relationship - she has anger issues that I co...
- I'm sure there is more to this story. I think going to a professional to get help is a great idea. I hope you understand that while giving money is probably appreciate...
- Hi S., I have to tell you how moved I am that you care so much. As a mom of a 11-month-old and 3-year-old I have similar issues with both my mother and mother-in-law....
18 Year Old Son with Extreme Behavor Problems
Asked by E.W. from Greensboro
on May 1, 2009
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I have struggled through the past 10 years with my son. My husand and I were married when my son was 4 years old. His Dr and I believe he is bi-polor but we can not ...
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- Please take a long look at www.feingold.org. Feingold is a 30yr old non-profit organization whose purpose is to inform the public about petroleun-based artificial ing...
- In no way do I believe I am an expert to advise you on your situation but my heart is hurting after reading all the responses. It sounds like your son is hurting real...
- HI, I have a long history in dealing with my troubled 18 year old son. I have been down a very long and painful road with him. There is help out there...believe me I ...
18 Year Old Son Won't Meet My Boyfriend
Asked by C.P. from Seattle
on October 30, 2010
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I've been divorced for over a year and separated for 3 years. Due to a difficult situation I ending leaving my 2 boys (15 and 21 at the time) in the house with their D...
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- Don't expect him to like your boyfriend. He is still angry about the divorce. His world was screwed up. He doesn't like the fact that his mom has a boyfriend. Go ahead...
- It must be hard for him. He is still hurting from the divorce and can't fathom seeing you with another man and not with his father. Your best is to ask him about his f...
- I wouldn't push him, keep talking to him and spending time with him and let him decide when or if he wants to meet your bf.
Advice About My 18 Year Old Son
Asked by J.T. from San Diego
on March 31, 2008
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My son is 18. he works and goes to school, he is a good kid, but he is super lazy at home. He doesn't go out, he just lays around watching TV or playing video games. H...
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- Hey J., I think this lazy thing is common among the teenager. My niece is 14 years old and she doesn't want to do anything, so her mom have to be telling her what s...
- I don't have advice but wanted to say that my younger brother fit that profile at one time. For him, by age 26 he finally got a great job and took life seriously. He...
- Hi J., my name is M. and I have a 22 year old son, a nearly 13 yr old girl, and a nine year old girl. The whole lazy at home thing is actually pretty common. I know ...
