Parents Helping
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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...
Daughter's Friend Living with Us
Asked by M.R. from Eugene
on May 17, 2012
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My daughters best friend (my daughter is 17 and still in school) was recently kicked out of her home. She came to stay with us because she had no where else to go. The...
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- Family meeting - just you and her. She's family now. Make that clear. Maybe not a daughter, probably more like a neice - but she's family. Family helps out a...
- First, have you spoke to the girls parents? Please don't believe everything that she tells you, get facts. My rules with my own daughter was: go to college joi...
- I have been this kid. I would have appreciated if someone explained things to me in black and white and gave me a time table. Things got tense and I was given the "y...
Justice or Mercy: Which Side Do You Fall On?
Asked by T.V. from New York
on March 26, 2012
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I've been thinking about this and I tend to err on the side of justice. Even when it comes to myself, I still think this way. Of course there are times when you should...
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- Justice!! Stealing is stealing, and stealing is BAD. You should pay for your actions. Yes, mercy can be involved, ie the boss can say, hey, I feel for you, but th...
- I agree to fire as I would not trust her and also she may turn around and sue me as repayment for something that I had/will do in the future. Then I would really be pi...
- If an employee stole $$ from my company... I would cease their employment and benefits immediately and press charges. I would not necessarily be looking for a "p...
Work and School Help
Asked by M.M. from Ocala
on June 27, 2007
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I am desperately seeking advise. My husbadn came home from work yesterday with basically ultimatums and I don't know what to do. I have had the oppurtunity to be a s...
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- I hate it when someone makes demands but has not plan on how to impliment a change. I think you need to sit him down and tell him that you are more than willing to wor...
- Hey M., FYI me an dmy husband both have a BS in Healthcare Management. Prior to living in St Mary's we lived in CA which I believe to be a very high paced place compa...
- I surely feel for your situation and would love for you to consider a wonderful opportunity to work out of your home for a Wellness Company that offers anything from n...
"Seeking Moms"
Asked by D.W. from Bakersfield
on February 11, 2011
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My daughter is 16 and is 7 months pregnant. Her boyfriend will be turning 18 in the next week. His parents are kicking him out and he wants to move in. I have agreed t...
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- Do you KNOW this boy? At all? What about his Family???? If not, I would Not have him move in. AND... this is their kid, even if kicking him out. Sure he will be...
- I think the house rules should be the same. Obviously, you may have to modify them is his job keeps him out late, but then I think establishing a time for him to be in...
- I second what Andra said. Absolutely treat him just like one of your children, but ground rules must be set for this young man, especially about sleeping arrangements...
So What Side Are You On?
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on July 20, 2011
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I have decided to do my persuasive topic on whether men that have been misidentified as the biological child should still have to pay child support. I just saw a Dr. P...
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- My husband's response is no, he should not be legally required to pay child support to her, because he was lied to about being the girl's real father. Not only did th...
- After having a father/daughter relationship for 10 years, he definitely is her father no matter what the dna test says. And even if he doesn't support her financially...
- If the woman knew, I think she should be made to reimburse the man the previously paid support and he should no longer be financially responsible. I would hope that af...
Am I Wrong
Asked by T. from Columbia
on August 4, 2012
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I was a single mother before I got married and I know how hard it can be. Yet I have a problem with my husbands ex. She claimed that he never lived with her and we hav...
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- She should get assistance for her child as long as she is that child's legal custodial parent. Even when that child is not there she is providing him a home, utilities...
- I know it must be hard to send money when you guys can barely afford it. But it's CHILD support, not alimony, so it doesn't matter who she is living with. Unless...
- The child's father has a financial obligation to the care of his child, regardless of the child's mother's relationship with other men. Your ex should have had a finan...
Child Support
Asked by M.E. from Dallas
on October 18, 2010
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Hello everyone im needing help on a issue i can't keep putting off. My daughter is now 4 and her father has nothing to do with her. Never calls.. nothing. He hasn't se...
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- I would let sleeping dogs lie. He does have current paternal rights that he might feel more inclined to pursue should you decide to file for support. It is not worth a...
- I am with Amanda G. and Ausmumof1 unless you want to run the risk of him wanting something to do with the child I would not seek child support. He could easily ask for...
- Do what you need to do for your child. She deserves the best.
What Do You Spend?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on June 27, 2011
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If you go to a baby shower, or a wedding shower, what do you typically spend?
There was a post about a $5 baby shower gift and I was shocked at that idea!
I'm not ta...
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- I guess I'd say it really depends on how close I am to the person. We have extended family on my husband's side who I don't even know or talk to these people other th...
- Before our current and much lower income situation, I never spent less than $50 on a shower gift (not incl wrapping/card/etc), but they were all family/close friends. ...
- I'd say around $25-$35...
Teen Pregnancy
Asked by S.W. from Toledo
on October 17, 2006
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My teenage daughter is pregnant and the father is 18 I tried to see about pressing charges, but I can't because it was consentual sex. Not only that , but they also to...
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- Since he is 18 child support is a possibility. Even if he doesn't pay, his name will still be in the system. They go after guys for non-payment. As far as assistance, ...
- I was in that situation when I was 16. I was pregnant and my boyfriend at the time was the same age as me. I would try and call an attorney. If he is 18, the judge ...
- i too was pregnant as a teen wic and healthy start insurance is about the only thing she can really get because of her age, the fact you are helping her is great becau...
