Trying for a Boy or a Girl: Adult Child
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Adult Daughter
Asked by C.S. from New York
on October 17, 2012
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My adult daughter will not return my phone calls. For the past two years I have not recieved birthday cards or Mother's Day cards. She did call me this year and wished...
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- perhaps, after a lifetime of angst with you, she has realized she no longer has to bear the guilt she feels you bring down upon her. That is what I am reading in your...
- Your daughter gave you a big clue about why she's not returning your calls. "I'm not going to make her feel guilty." Making her feel guilty may not be your intent bu...
- You are not commenting on why she's angry. Without that, no one can really help. Even with that, it will only be your side. I assume you know why she's angry. What...
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...
18 Year Old Not Listening to Me....
Asked by W.K. from New York
on August 27, 2011
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Im so frustrated and angry right now. My sons 18 & 17 decided to spend the week with their father, they were supposed to come home on Sunday, well we are supposed to g...
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- I don't know for sure what area he's in but isn't he really safer there?
- First off...take a deep breath. Okay...17 and 18 year olds don't listen to their mothers anyway. You are worried and that's normal for a momma, but you are overreac...
- I sooo feel your pain. This afternoon my bro called to tell me HIS 19 yo was stranded in NYC with her BF. I'm like, are you for real? What am I supposed to do about it...
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...
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...
What to Get an 18 Year Old Girl for Christmas......NOT GIFT CARDS!
Asked by M.W. from St. Cloud
on November 16, 2010
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Hello Moms,
I have an 18 year old girl cousin that I buy a gift for every year. I am STUMPED as to what to get her........ HELP ME! I need some ideas.
Here's ...
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- Give her a gift certificate for : 1) Classes- jewelry making, cooking- there are fun classes out there for everything! 2)Depending on where you live, a museum me...
- A nice charm bracelet, and let each kid pick out a charm that they like for it.
- I am trying to remember what is was like to be in college and strapped for funds. What were the things that I just couldn't afford to treat myself to? Shoes! Cute b...
18 Year Old Son Advise to Make Right Choices
Asked by J.M. from Flagstaff
on November 24, 2009
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My son just turned 18 and though he is the oldest, once upon a time he was the only sibling now he has a brother and sister. He has always been spoiled. and though ...
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- I think that you keep your home open for him to come home, IF he follows the rules and goes to school and tries to do well there. Don't shut him out just yet. But, a...
- Stop paying for his cell phone, car insurance and gas. Tell him if he wants to live in your home he lives by your rules, regardless of his age. Tell him to get a job...
- Dear JLM, As parents, we frequently try to prevent our kids from making mistakes because we love them so much. We forget that the road to wisdom is paved with mist...
Relationship Problems with My Adult Daughter
Asked by V.S. from Sacramento
on May 18, 2008
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My 25 year old daughter seems to have gone through a change in the last year. We have always gotten along well and been very close. She does have a history of big tem...
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- V., It sounds like you have a very spoiled, self-centered daughter. My husband and I had somewhat similar problems when we had to explain to our adult children that ...
- V., I am so sorry you are going through this as well as so many others that have expressed their sympathy. I am a 32 year old with a daughter and a pretty good relatio...
- Assuming she is not just being a spoiled brat or overstressed, it is very possible she has developed a drug/alcohol problem or could be suffering from bipolar disorder...
18 Year Old Interrupted Menstrual Cycle
Asked by R.R. from Atlanta
on May 20, 2010
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Our 18 year old daughter moved to the US from China in December of 2009. She has not had her period since she arrived.
Her mother came to the US about 3 years ago and...
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- Stress, Pregnancy, illness.. So many possibilities.. Also the Chinese culture is very different than ours about girls and their menstrual cycles.. They do not usua...
- Ok well with the added information that you gave i would vote stress then too. your body does really weird things when it is stressed. She may not even realize that s...
- HI R., I have heard that international travel and time zone changes can disrupt periods so that could be a factor. Also, if she was eating a fairly different diet i...
Mom to 14 Month Old Wants Advice on When to Try Again
Asked by D.G. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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So my 14 month old has really been a great baby! Slept through the night at 2 months, only fussy when something is really wrong. I know I want my children to be close ...
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- My kids are a little over 2 1/2 years apart. I think being more than 2 years apart worked well for us because I was able to involve my daughter in taking care of the ...
- There are so many different ways to answer your question. The books say to wait 4 yrs, because the oldest is able to understand alittle bit better that the baby needs...
- Well I am a mom of 2 girls and they are 2 years almost to the day apart and it is great they can share some clothes, toys, and even friends!!! I am 3 1/4 years younger...
