Living at Home
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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...
18 Year Old Causing Me Tons of Grief
Asked by M.H. from Lexington
on April 1, 2007
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Okay I have no idea where to start on this subject.....actually I have no idea who this person is that has taken over my daughters body, but its not the respectful you...
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- Ok, if I'm feeling through things propperly...you always had a very close relationship with your daughter....you're very ill...she's gone wild...does that sum it up? L...
- I feel for you. My son will be 18 this year and has developed a smart mouth. He stays in his room most of the time. He gives me grief about his chores and slams doors ...
- If you want her behavior to stop there has to be consequences. If she hasn't graduated yet then I would definately not boot her out until after graduation. After tha...
Advice on Grown Kids Living at Home
Asked by T.B. from Grand Junction
on August 18, 2008
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My husband & I were supposed to have an 'empty nest' right now. However, our daughter, who will be 23 in Nov, was told by her boyfriend of almost 4 yrs, that he wanted...
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- There is a web-sight, I believe it is called fatigued to fabulous. I have heard very good things about it helping people with Fibrolmyalgia and other related problems....
- Some serious nutrition could also help her depression. I wouldn't stop the meds all at once, but start eating super healthy - no sugar, preservatives, shop the produce...
- I read your comments to Sophie's response and just wanted to share my experience with you. I have dealt with mental illness including depression for years, and just re...
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...
Advice on How to Deal with an 18 Yr Old Living at Home
Asked by A.B. from Dayton
on May 17, 2009
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My oldest daughter is 18 and will be graduating high school in a couple weeks. My husband and I feel she should still have to follow the house rules if she's going to ...
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- My daughter is now 20. Her senior year when she started to get a little high on herself about turning 18 and thinking she could do as she pleases I sat her down and t...
- im a mom i threw my kids out at 18 when there was no more school.sorry there was no option.if they are already living with their bf in his grandparents home there is s...
- It is very difficult to deal with this age. My first thought is, what are her plans after High School. You need to address this, if you want her to grow into a contr...
18 Year Old Daughter Still in High School
Asked by R.W. from Cleveland
on January 9, 2011
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I have a daughter who is still living at home. She is 18 years old and a senior at High School. We support her financially. She has a Part time job. She feels she c...
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- Your house - your rules. If she doesn't like it and wants to leave, she leaves with nothing but her clothing. No car. No ipod. No phone... nothing. She obviously has ...
- There is a lot of background to this story that we will never know...and it is impossible to tell you what to do...it is such a personal and individual issue. I would ...
- She wants to do whatever she wants, let her as long as it's not in your home. It's your house, give her the rules. If she doesn't want to live by them, show her ...
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 Doesn't Want to Go on Vacation
Asked by D.K. from Sacramento
on February 9, 2010
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Our 18 year old daughter, whom is bi-polar, does not want to go on vacation with her dad, 14 year old sister and myself (mom). I can't decide if I should force her t...
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- I don't really know that you can make her. If she refused to pack and get into the car, what are you going to do? Is there a friend that you trust that you can sugge...
- Don't let her stay at your home unsupervised. Her magical age of 18 does not mean she has the rights of home ownership! Do you have a family member who will stay wit...
- Hi D., I had a similar situation and I had my 18-year old daughter stay with my sister and her family. I wouldn't feel comfortable leaving a teen with bi-polar alo...
Should I Have Rules for a 20 Year Old If She Still Lives at Home
Asked by N.T. from San Francisco
on July 30, 2008
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My request for you to give me some advice
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- I would sit down and have a talk with her. I think she should have rules, she still lives at home. Is she working or going to school? If going to school she can lend a...
- First of all, the in-and-out as she pleases has to stop. You have a home, not a motel. She either lives with you or she doesn't, period. If she lives with you, then...
- It is always a sticky situation with an adult child living at home--- but YES, its still your house and especially when you still have a financial stake in her life th...
18 Yr. Old Living at Home, Still in Highschool - Need URGENT HELP!
Asked by T.F. from Orlando
on August 16, 2009
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Our 18 yr. old is just starting 12th grade. He is internationally adopted and has serious language difficulties, thus he is behind in school. We have several issues ...
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- T., so sorry you are going through all this. I agree with the other responses that all privileges need to go until he complies with the house rules. Is he interested i...
- ok so i know you said you did not want to throw him out but girl, DO IT!!! he sees it like "well they won't do anything so i can keep doing what i want!!!"he needs to ...
- He is 18 and living in the ways of the world. This destructive path he has chosen will sooner or later reveal the consequences of his actions. I understand that he i...
