Living on their Own: Adult Child
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Adult Child with Bipolar Living at Home with Parents
Asked by N.D. from New York
on January 3, 2011
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My 28 yr old daughter has come back to live with us due to job loss. She has anxiety, depression/bipolar disorder. She hastes living with us because we think there sh...
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- It's wonderful that she has a good job. This shows that she CAN pull it together adequately to manage her life. Does the good job come with medical benefits? If she...
- I am confused, has she been diagnosed as bi-polar, or are you just guessing she is? bi-polar is a serious thing, and is not marked by mood swings or mild depression o...
- If she's on medication, isn't there a doctor that has diagnosed her as bi-polar? Is she working with a therapist? Perhaps you can contact social services and find ou...
Curfew for 18 Year Old Son Living at Home
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2010
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What is a an appropriate curfew for an 18 yr old son living at home?
My son says their should be no problem with him staying out till 3am, cause i know where he's at...
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- Hi T., at 18 I don't think you should give him a curfew. We have our23 year old son and our 21 year old daughter still leaving with us, and at 18 they did not have a c...
- My daughter just graduated. She's 18. She has no curfew. As long as she's a contributing member of the household (chores, etc), working for her money, treats us wit...
- He's an adult. Let him have his freedom. You've raised him, now trust that you've done a good job.
Mom May Need Other Living Arrangements
Asked by R.D. from San Antonio
on August 10, 2009
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We found out recently that my mother is going blind. To our dismay, her Dr. will not allow surgery due to her diabetes. She doesn't drive after 3pm and after my husb...
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- Call up some in your area. Make an appointment to meet with the director, or whoever. Take her with you so that she gets the tour as well. The director should be ab...
- You got some good tips on finding independent living for your mom. It is however expensive. I am writing to address the diabetes. The best thing for her is walking a...
- Treat looking for assisted living like looking for a daycare. Question everything. Go at an unscheduled time to check things are the same as when appointments are sche...
How to Deal with an 18 Year Old Living at Home
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on July 6, 2009
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Hello mamas. I really need some advice on how to go about handling my daughter who is 18 and living at home. She is a responsible person who has a part-time job, has...
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- My 18 year old son has just come home from Southern California after trying to move out on his own, and not being able to find a job. He had a little money left him by...
- You wrote that your daughter is a "responsible person" and then you detailed how she breaks the law every single night, and ignores the house rules and the feelings (s...
- I have to tell you, having a new adult child can be more challenging than a willful 3 year old. Unfortunately like a 3 year old you need to set the boundaries and pray...
Seeking Advice from Moms with Adult Children Living at Home
Asked by M.P. from New York
on April 5, 2008
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I wonder if there are other Moms out there who have their adult children living with them (mid to late 20s in age), and said child not working and going to college ful...
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- Been there did that. The best advise I can offer is to treat your child as an adult, make them responsible for their actions. Help when you can but keep them responsib...
- i see that you have many responses, unfortunately, like me, most of them were on the "child's" side. i myself am 29 with a 2 yr old, also married. when i was about 2...
- I Don't know anyone who has this same particular situation, However, my EX and His brother still live at home with their parents, and they are in their 30's, both...
What Is a Fair Curfew for an 18-Year Old Daughter Living at Home?
Asked by R.G. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2009
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Hello there. My husband and I have a single daughter who will be turning 18 in June and has been commenting that she shouldn't have a curfew once she is 18. She will...
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- I think you are being more than fair. I am not sure what business any 17 or 18 year old has being out until 1 anyway.
- Hi R., I think you are fair. I used to hear all that complaining too. We did make acceptions. If they were at a friends house and we knew where they were, or maybe ...
- 1 am is fair. What is an 18 year old doing til 1am? I would ask her why she wants her curfew to be later and have her tell you what she is doing til 1 am and why it ne...
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 Living at Home Who Drinks Too Much and Not Obeying Curfew
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on December 6, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I'm asking you wonderful moms for advice as I value your thoughts very much. I have an 18-year old daughter who lives at home, goes to junior college a...
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- Hi L., MONDAY - DECEMBER 9TH - San Jose Mercury New - FRONT PAGE "Senseless death stuns friends of TEEN girl" (This happened in Gilroy---this time). The teen ...
- Your daughter is 18 and as you have stated, gets good grades, does not drink and drive, and is attending community college. Unless you have supplied false information ...
- Hi L., My heart goes out to you. I hope you have a good support system so you are able to get through this rough time. I have a daughter that is now 40 years old an...
How Do I Deal with a Fieanicse Living with Me Before Marriage
Asked by T.I. from Los Angeles
on April 19, 2008
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my son asked his girl friend to married him in 2 years but she keeps trying to move in with sooner. iam afriad because this my house and they are both not so clean. i ...
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- Dear T.: Here are some possible points... "Living in my home will not give you a realistic view of marriage. It would be unfair to your relationship and I won't...
- Part of getting married is leaving your parents and making a new life together. This includes their housing, working to support their house, food, clothing and lifest...
- I have been in this situation before, I am the fiance that moved in with the mother in law and son. Having said that DO NOT LET HER MOVE IN WITH YOU!!!! It was the b...
