Costumes & Make Believe: Adult Child
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Dress Codes
Asked by J.W. from Erie
on March 24, 2012
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Does your family have a dress code? Not like a written down set of rules, but just, rules everyone knows to follow. Do they get broken? A lot? How is it handled? I ask...
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- my daughter and I do fake tattoos all the time, we're currently sporting Avengers ones we got in the party section at Wal-Mart. (Mine is Iron Man, hers is Captain Amer...
- No more than 2 inches of underwear showing above the top of your pants. No crack showing when you bend over. Wear your shirt at the dining room table. Holes in pant...
- Wow your husband sounds so rigid. Kids are kids. You teach them what you think is important, but everyone has their own personality. People with tattoos, are a stere...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Paying for the Wedding Costs of an Adult Child
Asked by M.V. from Washington DC
on August 21, 2010
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What costs are expected of you if the child has lived with his fiance for 5 years? Especially when you have expenses you constantly have to borrow from family members ...
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- The parents should sit down with their child and discuss what types of things the child would like for the ceremony, etc. Then they should be honest with what they ca...
- From your post I assume her child is male. Traditionally the grooms parents pay for the rehearsal dinner. But if he is an older adult and has been living with his fian...
- Zero, zip, nada, nil! They've played house for 5 years now they can pony up the money for their own wedding!
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...
When Is the Best Time to Have My Daughter's Ears Pierced?
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on April 10, 2008
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I have asked this question to nearly everyone with a daughter and have gotten a mixed bag of answers...which I assume will happen again. My daughter is 5 months old. ...
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- My mom was the same way. She would not let me get mine done until I was 13yrs old. My daughter got hers done when she was 7 months and her second holes when she was 8y...
- I've decided to allow my daughter to get her ears pierced on her 13th birthday. Even though other girls her age (she's 10) have pierced ears, she's not bothered by th...
- I want to get my girls' ears pierced before they are old enough to mess with them. That way they are used to it when they can reach up and pull on them. Plus, at that ...
Bonding with Adult Daughter
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on February 22, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
My daughter is about to be sent home from Army basic training. She getting a medical discharge. She is very much disappointed in herself & since she has ...
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- I won't try to talk you into the tattoo (LOL), I hate them. If your daughter still wants to get a tattoo, you can go with her and support her, just tell her you don't...
- Bonding doesn't have to have an outward symbol. How about doing something meaningful together that you'll always remember. I've done a number of things with my daughte...
- I have an adult daughter, married with children. Both of our lives are very busy, but I always look forward to her birthday, when we go to lunch together and then sho...
