Family Law: 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...
What Would You Do? (Mother-in-law)
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on February 4, 2008
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I'm at my wits end and I am not sure what to do anymore without hurting someones (My mother-in-laws)feelings however, I am due to give birth in one week and it seems l...
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- Hi T., WOW, that's a tough one. I too had a similar situation. The best advise I can give is to be honest and upfront always. Of course at first, feelings will b...
- Your question seems to boil down to one thing: setting limits. you seem unsure, so you might be taken advantage of. You want her help, but you don't want her around f...
- As you can see we all have issues with people in our lives. The main difference seems to be how we react to them. For me it is my mother mostly. My m would do s...
Family Matters
Asked by A.M. from San Francisco
on December 2, 2010
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SO, my parents, sister and brother have moved in with us for about 4 months now. My husband was ok with it, he said my parents can stay in our daughters rooms. my brot...
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- People living together is extremely difficult, especially when you have respect issues. I think you need to call a house meeting and air your concerns. Nothing is go...
- You don't mention the reason your family is there or how long you expect them to stay. No matter why they are there, they do need to respect you, your husband and you...
- Communication is key. It sounds like you need to sit down, first with just your parents and express your feelings to them. Don't leave until it's resolved. Then sit...
Terminally Sick in Law - Tension in Marriage
Asked by B.K. from Chicago
on February 15, 2012
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So I have never been in this situtation before and need some feedback. My father in law is terminally ill...has been since last year. My husband has been doing a lot f...
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- This was my family about 1.5 years ago. My FIL was diagnosed with lung cancer Feb 2010 and it spread to his brain. My MIL has MS and confined to a wheel chair. My F...
- I'm so sorry for you and your family. This is such a trying time. It is not easy to watch your parent waste away and die. Remember, this is the man who taught your ...
- Please don't take your husband's response personally. A parent loss is a dreadful thing, especially when you know what the outcome is going to be sooner than later. ...
Need Advice on Extended Family
Asked by D.S. from Toledo
on January 3, 2008
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My husband and I found out we're expecting our 2nd baby on Christmas Eve. So I made a special gift, I bought 3 boxes that fit inside each other and in the smallest I f...
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- First of all, Congratulations!!! :) I think that was a really cool way of telling everyone. Maybe they didn't respond because it just hasn't sunk in yet. With t...
- CONGRATS!! Do not worry...I sometimes think people get jealous! I have friends who were jealous of me when I was pregnant...because my husband and I have such a grea...
- D., There are so many possible reasons why they reacted that way. First, is his family good with social etiquette? Some people just don't do well in social occassio...
Dealing with Extended Family
Asked by D.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2008
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I have a large extended family with grown children! I have been married to their father for 10 years now. I have one stepp-son that does not like me at all. I have ...
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- He'll come around, or he won't. It is actually not your responsibility to fix things and I gaurantee it is not you he wants to hear apologies from. It is your husban...
- The "step" situation can be hard for anyone - even in the best of situations it seems. If It were me, I would tell the adult son and Dad to deal with each other and ju...
- D., I know exactly what you are going through. I had to go through the same but much worse with my husband's grown daughter. I, like you, tried to build a bridge bet...
Baby Shower Etiquette and Family Favoritism
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on August 31, 2006
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My whole family lives in Canada. I would like to consider inviting them to my baby shower but I don't know if it is appropriate. I know none of them will probably come...
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- I hope everything went well... I used to run a baby registry desk, and unfortunately there are some people who will look at a 5-10 page registry and say the mom is bei...
- Hi, B. I realize this post is very old and the situation is no longer about your baby shower. but I felt I wanted to try to encourage you because I know what you are ...
- To everyone here, It's interesting how people take things very personally. From what I've read, it looks as if the grandparents are behaving differently according to...
Teenager Doesn't Want to Attend Church with the Family.
Asked by H.K. from Phoenix
on April 2, 2009
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My eldest son no longer wants to attend mass with the family. We swtiched to the Sunday night "teen mass" (jazzier music, relaxed dress code) in hopes of enticing him ...
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- Hi H., I will give you my 2 cents. I was raised in a christian family, going to church several times per week and went to all private schools, including college. I t...
- H., that's a tough one, but I think you already know the answer in your heart. While you could guilt him into going (a mom thing, not necessarily a Catholic thing as ...
- I just wanted to add from my experience. I had an Italian catholic father so I know the guilt one can put on a child! He didn’t even need to say a word to me and I...
Anyone Looking for a Summer Nanny? 18 Year Old Sister-in-law Looking for Loving
Asked by R.B. from Dallas
on April 6, 2006
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Good evening mommies!
My 18 year old sister-in-law is aching to come and stay with us for the summer (she lives in Iowa). We are so excited! She has been babysi...
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- Hi R., I am potentially looking for a nanny this summer formy 2 girls( 11 and 5). Send me an e-mail @ ____@____.com with your contact information and we can discuss t...
- How much money does she need for 40 hours a week?
- HI R., I would be interested in talking to you. We have a 2 1/2 and 3/1/2 yr old and we have a fulltime Nany that is 20, but we always hire anadditional nanny to help...
Grandma Moving Out of State Family Does Not like the Idea
Asked by S.L. from Lake Charles
on June 7, 2008
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I am a mother and a grandmother who is planning a move to another state in 2009. My family thinks I am terrible for leaving behind a grown, married, son and his two ch...
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- This is a hard one because family sometimes is all you have BUT, sometimes everyone has to just let go. There are also (in different families) where family will take a...
- I moved from BR to Bellevue which is a suburb of Seattle. My husband and I were there for 10 of the best years of our life. We recently moved back to BR for my famil...
- It sounds to me like you should be nominated for sainthood!! I applaud you for refusing to be put on a guilt trip. You should definately make the move if it is best fo...
