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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...
Seeking Some Advice on How to Handle This
Asked by C.S. from Portland
on November 22, 2006
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My husband and I have been together for almost 10 years and have been married for 4. His family at the beginning didn't like me what so ever and tried many times to ge...
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- Hello Casondra, Before you make an official report I think you need to try to handle it from within the family. Once the state gets involved things can turn ugly. M...
- Hi, I've had a lot of similar troubles with my future mother-in-law, except that we lived with her the first year of my daughter's life. I didn't want her smoking in ...
- I think you really need to call CPS. and make a report, you dont have to leaver your name and they will go and inspect the house. make sure to tell them that it has ne...
How Do I Get My 19-Year Old Son to Get a Job?
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2008
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Hello there mamas,
I am writing to get advice for a friend of mine who has a 19-year old son living at home and is not trying hard to get a job. My friend is so frus...
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- Sorry... but im looking at this as he is ONLY 19 years old! He is going to school. I would never make my son move out at that age. Encourage him to get a part time j...
- There are many unknowns about this particular family. There could be things that have been going on for years that may be causing, guilt, depression, indifference for...
- Hi Rose - Have your friend call or email me. I am a neurodiversity/career counselor who works primarily with teens who are having a hard time launching for one reas...
Going Through divorce...advice Needed
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on January 27, 2009
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I posted an earlier request about an attorney. I am in need of some other advice. My husband and I have been heading down this path for awhile now, but I have made t...
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- Hi A., When I went through my divorce I did not have kids at the time. However, I can tell you that living together will just complicate things. If he isn't willi...
- I am in my second marriage and my first husband cheated on me as well. I remember the day I was moving out and he said to me that he didn't want me to move out but he...
- A., if his family was his priority, he would not be cheating. As hard as it may be, I would not allow him to stay. It gives the children false hope of a reconciliati...
Does Anyone Have a Crib or Play Pen for Sale..
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2008
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I am a single mom who lives at home with my daughter and my parents.. My daughter is that the age when she gets into everything..She will find things so she can climb ...
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- Dear J., Let me start by saying that I'm sorry I no longer have my playpens to offer to you. Mine were mainly to take to the homes of others for sleeping purposes. ...
- You might try the Pennysaver.
- Have you tried pennysaver? I would offer you my extra crib, but we're planning to have our kids fairly close and may need it. Also, you can buy baby gates for $10 at...
Older Son Living at Home
Asked by S.M. from Houston
on December 24, 2007
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How do I get a 27 year old son motivated to get a job and get out on his own? Please don't say "kick him out". That is what I usually hear. He has no job, no money,...
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- Dear S., This is long but may give you some insight. When I started junior college, I wanted to party all the time. For about 6 months I did not work, seldom we...
- Well, right now my husband and i and our 2 kiddos live at home with his dad. My husband does work (all the time 80 hrs a week), but at this point in time until we can...
- Have some mobsters "motivate" him.
My Son Will Be 1 Year Old in 2 Weeks and Still Doesn't Sleep Through the Night!
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on December 6, 2006
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My question is how to get my son to sleep through the night! He will be 1 on December 22nd and still wakes up 2-3 times a night I don't know what to do anymore. He sle...
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- I don't think it's that unusual for a child not to sleep through the night at this age. Many kids continue to nightwake regularly until all their teeth are in. I think...
- You're not alone! My 13 month old doesn't sleep throught the night either. Just this past week she has sstarted getting up only once compared to the 3-6 times!! Grant...
- My kids are 11, 9 and 6. Rarely does a night go by when someone isn't up, looking for something, wanting to switch beds, etc. My mom jokes that I didn't sleep through...
Help with a 23 Year Old?
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on May 18, 2008
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We have a 23 yr old daughter "only" child... she still lives at home but basicly thinks this is her flop house... that wouldn't bother me so much. But, you are not all...
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- If I tried that with my parents, I would have been out of the house by the evening. Your duty as her mother is to teach her how to be responsible and self-sufficient. ...
- You are not doing your daughter any favors by enabling her to live off of you. My parents allowed me to stay home until I was in my mid 20's. I know that they good int...
- If she feels that she's entitled to be there (which is the impression i get) then you are entitled to respect. And no that's not the way mothers and daughters are. If ...
Please...any Advice Would Be Great.
Asked by B.C. from Los Angeles
on May 10, 2009
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Hello Moms,
I just found out last night that my 18 year old brother and his 16 year old girlfriend of 5 months are 8 weeks pregnant. Both are still in high school. I...
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- Hi B. Abortion does NOT have to be the answer. Even with your brothers history (or even if he is still currently smoking, drugs, etc) there are many Christian famili...
- Wow...that is tough, but I agree with some of the others - Adoption is a GREAT option. It is thru adoption that I am a mom. My husband and I are "waiting on being pi...
- Hi, B., I agree with Bergen. As a high school teacher, I met several pregnant teenagers. Although I did not think that becoming pregnant as a teenager was a great...
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...
