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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...
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...
Do You Charge Your Adult Children Rent?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on July 11, 2010
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My friend has her 3 adult children, her son-in-law, and 2 grandchildren living in her home. She and hubby are struggling financially. Its a long story. But was just ...
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- Yes they should pay rent especially when mom & dad are struggling financially, that only makes sense! It's probably easiest to pay one flat amount so that it includes...
- wow! that is a full house. I would say 100% they are expected to do chores!!! They need to be responsible adults, our job as moms is to make sure our children are resp...
- My son is only 19 years old. He does pay some rent ($200 per month), pays for his own car insurance. He absolutely does chores. He periodically pays one of the utili...
Should We Ask Our Daughter to Pay Rent?
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on August 21, 2011
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Hi Moms:
We have a 25 year old daughter who has been living at home during
her senior year of college ( to help save money.. she commuted on the train downtown to sc...
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- DO NOT feel guilty about asking her to contribute. She might decide to move out, or she might take the offer. At 25, she's fortunate she has parents who would let her ...
- When I read this subject line I thought I was going to read about how your daughter lives at home and was completely taking advantage of you. That doesn't seem to be t...
- I too have a daughter who is 25 and living at home (not with me, but her dad) and we all (dad, his wife, daughter and I) agree - She's an adult. She needs to be paying...
Adult Son and Toddler Grandson Living Back Home Again
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on July 24, 2012
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My son and grandson moved back home with my husband and I and well we have been fighting alot .I know my son loves his little and is a good dad .He has recently met a ...
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- Here's the thing. ....... I may not have the same opinion as you on the general idea of "sleepovers" if you are not married, (in GENERAL) BUT, and this is a BIG but......
- Yes, society has changed, but it does not mean that you have to change with it. Too many will say, well, that's the way it is today, and then just go along with it lik...
- I think I'm going to make myself unpopular by going against the consensus here, but .... ... I think it depends on the girl. Is she stepmom material? Is she really ...
17 And 18 Year Old Children
Asked by L.F. from Sioux Falls
on June 2, 2011
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I am so frustrated! Last week my son graduated from high school. I told him three house rules need to be followed. Rule 1 - call or text us if he is not coming home at...
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- I would say sell them to a band of gypsies but I don't think they have any real value at that age. I am lucky, mine do pay their bills, cleaning not so much. Well ...
- I completely agree with Krista P. What does your husband say about all this?
- They are actually completely in control... of you and your household. The 17 yr old can go live with his mother. The 18 yr old has 2 weeks to find a place to live....
Adult Child Living at Home
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on October 4, 2012
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To pay rent or not to pay rent. That is the question.
In brief: had to quit college due to no money. Is 23. Has decided to work as a waiter instead of putting forth...
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- Uh, its time for some tough love. I paid rent starting when I turned 18 until I bought a condo at age 24. I paid rent, had "chores" and told my mom when to expect me...
- Yes! He should pay rent! I lived with my mom Until I was 27, including some of the time I was in college. The ONLY time I was not expected to pay rent was when I wa...
- Rent is a good option. I wouldn't put him out - just yet. Base rent on what he really afford to pay. You should also outline the rules that he must follow living in y...
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...
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...
A Soon to Be 18 Year Old Highschool Daughter
Asked by B.B. from Lake Charles
on August 8, 2012
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my daughter will be 18 next month and im concerned she wants to move out with her boyfriend,she is a senior in highschool and we are having trouble with rules i worry ...
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- If she's 18 and wants to move out, you can't legally stop her. You CAN tell her that you will NOT be supporting/raising any grandchildren and that if she loses her sch...
- As someone said she will be 18 and legal, but you are still and always will be her parent. Let her know if she does move out and she doesnt finish school, she cannot ...
- I was a pregnant 18 year old high school senior. I went to college, had 2 MORE kids, have a stable, steady job, own 2 cars, have a house... ... and I moved out at 1...
