Living at Home
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How and When to Approach a Young Adult to Move Out
Asked by C.A. from Dallas
on April 17, 2012
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I have a dilemna and am hoping for some guidance out there. I've always believed an adult child could live at home while they are a full time student but what if your ...
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- C., It sounds like your DD is in charge of you and not the other way around, you in charge of your own home and finances. I recommend you sign up for the newslet...
- A friend of mine delt with this and her 21 yr old (who couldnt keep a job for long) It sounds like DD has a job-she challenge her to find a place where she could live ...
- I might be the odd one out BUT I disagree partly. I had a crappy home life and moved out and had a fullt time job and went to school full time by 18 and I never got t...
19 Yr Old Wants to Move in with Boyfriend
Asked by S.L. from New York
on November 16, 2010
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They think they've got finances all planned out. they both have jobs and are responsible there. Rent is very reasonable since they'll be sharing apt with two others....
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- S., go ahead and pay for her college tuition. You can't do anything about this. She may end up marrying him, she may not. If they break up, it will be a valuable le...
- She's young.... I would REALLY make sure, she AND her boyfriend.... both go, regularly... to a health clinic...and get tested for STD's. Really. Its her life.... ...
- While your thoughts & feelings are valid, she is over 18 & able to be on her own. If her relationship goes bad, just be there for her when she needs you.
Looking for Kitten or Small Puppy for Christmas
Asked by N.F. from Dallas
on December 6, 2008
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I have a dog and my 4 year old boy wants his puppy/kitty - doesn't care which, just wants a pet to love (my dog is ok with kids but a little growly if they lay on or r...
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- While the dog may tend to gravitate toward your son if you want the dog to really be his dog, you HAVE to make him be the one to feed the dog and take it out the major...
- I don't know where you're located, but my daughter and I volunteer at the Richardson Animal shelter. When we were there last they have MANY kittens available and comi...
- My friend just had boxer puppies last week. Send me a message and let me know if you are interested and I will put you in contact with her.
Moms of 20 Year Olds and Older
Asked by P.W. from San Francisco
on November 29, 2009
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I know it's normal, and healthy, when your child grows up and goes away and only wants to spend time with his friends. But what was your experience of your relationsh...
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- P., It all depends on the relationship. My brother stayed as far away as he could. He did not like our mom and her alcoholism. He left me to deal with that and her il...
- well, let me share my story. Boys that become men and get married often direct all their attention to the family of the wife. As a single mother, with no man in my h...
- I think it varies. Among my family, I have two cousins (one male, one female) both of whom are pretty much in hiding from all family for most of the year..they don't ...
"Step-Mom" Help
Asked by A.Y. from San Francisco
on April 2, 2008
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I am a stepmom of a 17yr old girl. The family has been together for 5 years now and due to issues, I feel so much resentment towards her. She is failing 4 classes out ...
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- A., I'm not a step mom, but my husband is a step dad. The mistake I made when we got married was allowing him to co-parent. My daughter was 16 when we married, she ha...
- Hi I am not a step-mom but I have one and had a step-dad. I am also helping take care of my 18 year old brother-in-law. So i might be able to help to give you both sid...
- A., We have had to set up consequences for our children who are all teenagers. If they don't shower, they can't watch tv. If they don't clean their room, they don'...
Tiger Mom - What's Your Opinion?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on January 27, 2011
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Here's a debate starter -- Have you read the Wall Street Journal article by Amy Chua about Chinese mothering vs Western Moms? Or her Book - Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mo...
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- There was another post about this already. I asked a Chinese mother what she thought (she is raising her daughter here and her daughter is an accomplished pianist at ...
- I didn't see this article, but have seen the reference a couple of times this past week. What is a tiger mom? Can someone explain it to me? Thanks-
- She sounded like the best way to mother is to control and basically destroy any chance the person has at a real childhood.
Advice with Step Parenting
Asked by K.M. from Corvallis
on January 12, 2008
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My new husband (married a little over 1 year) and my 16 yrs old son...how can they get along? Husband always frustrated over the most stupid things....normal behavior ...
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- Hi, K. I do understand it is so hard to have a blended family, and maybe in your area or thru the schools you might be able to find some parenting classes for the enti...
- I can relate to this, my husband and i have been married for 8 months. I have a 14 yr old and a 6yr old from a previous marriage. My husband gets along fine with the ...
- Hi K., I know exactly where your coming from. I am married for the second time and I have a 14 year old son from my first marriage. My husband now has raised my son ...
Adjusting to Step-mom's Existence
Asked by K.S. from Reno
on August 4, 2008
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My ex husband is now living with his partner. They have had a long distance relationship for some time and she just recently moved in with him. My six year old now t...
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- I don't agree with some advice below, especially that you have to share your son with this new woman. You are his mother & she isn't. It is as plain as that. And she w...
- Look at her through your son's eyes...Dad's new partner. Get to know her, she will be rocking the cradle when you are not so it's important that you are both on the sa...
- K., I must of missed this one way back when, but I would like share my advice with situation. When I divorced the twins were 2 yrs old. The first woman my ex- hooked...
Battle #4,729,224,033
Asked by B.W. from Rochester
on July 12, 2011
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I have two of my sons at home with my husband and I. One is nearly 20 and the other is 16. I requested bed time last night at 11:00 as they have no reason to stay up...
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- This is what teenagers do. Stay up at night. If they are going to stay up they should at least be quiet. The older one works at night so he is used to being up....
- I would've done the EXACT SAME THING!!! Unless it's an emergency - there are NO PHONE CALLS IN MY HOME AFTER 10PM - PERIOD. Emergency - okay...but just to chat with...
- I definitely think the 20 year old with the part time night job is entitled to pick his own "bedtime". If he works nights, why should he be forced to comply with the d...
I Fee!l like I Am at the End of My Rope !
Asked by S.K. from New York
on February 23, 2010
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Thank you for all of your responses, but I have taken the computer out of her room our house dosen't have the room to keep it in a common area and we also live with my...
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- Sounds like a tough situation to be in....talk to your mother when robyns not around... Ask we need to work together and i need your help...i would take the compute...
- Not an easy situation. It starts with your mom. Living with her is like co-parenting, the two of you need to be on the same page. But YOU are mom, ultimately she needs...
- Have you thought abaout upping the security on the computer and putting a password on it. I would also tell mom that you are grateful for help in letting you and your...
