Independence: Adult Child

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Young Adult Finances

J.B. asks from Boston

Hoping that some of you with adult children - or who didn't do the traditional college-right-after-high-school path - can share some thoughts on a young adult child's...

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When Is a Child Considered "Grown"

L.H. asks from St. Louis

Last I checked, 18 yearsof age is not considered grown up. I feel grown is when you are able to take care of yourself in every aspect of living, and mom has no more ...

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What Is a Fair Curfew for an 18-Year Old Daughter Living at Home?

R.G. asks from San Francisco

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 wil...

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Teenager Doesn't Want to Attend Church with the Family.

H.K. asks from Phoenix

My eldest son no longer wants to attend mass with the family. We swtiched to the Sunday night "teen mass" (jazzier music, relaxed dress code) in hopes of enticing him...

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15 Yo Good Kid in Public, But . . .

M.D. asks from Provo

I have a 15 year old son who is a very well behaved person in public. He's also a 4.0 student. However, within the walls of our home, he's a whole 'nother kind of p...

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Seeking Advice on Raising Teenage Girls with Boyfriends

J.F. asks from Los Angeles

For most of my 16 year old's life, she has been pretty responsible, loves school and spending time with friends. Well as of late, all she thinks about is her 18 year...

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18-Year Old Living at Home Who Drinks Too Much and Not Obeying Curfew

L.G. asks from San Francisco

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 ...

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Is It Just Me? or Did Any of You Feel the Blues About Kindergarten?

B.C. asks from New York

My Baby girl is starting Kindergarten in less than three weeks and I have become so sad at the thought of her in kindergarten. Just writing this posting I started cr...

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What Is the Age That Most "Kids" Move Out?

V.K. asks from Sacramento

I have 5 children. 4 stepchildren and my daughter. My children's ages are 22 (23 in Feb), 21 (Nov 30), 18 (Nov 20), 16 (Dec. 5) and 5 (Nov 24). I was wondering...

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Mother/daughter Relationship

A.M. asks from Washington DC

My adult daughter and I are basically on fairly good terms. I would like to know how to approach her with how I feel when she doesn't answer or return my calls, does...