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Is it time to cut daughter loose?
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 487055" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Is is possible she is taking drugs? The stealing could be a red flag for that. Also, the apathy.</p><p></p><p>I agree with Hound Dog as far as spelling out her Rules for Living in Parental Home. Stealing is off the table. She's lucky you didn't call the police. And, like Janet says, stealing is very serious. If she moves on from your family to somebody else, she can end up in jail. </p><p></p><p>I believe that, disabilities or not (I have an eighteen year old autistic son) the young adult has to follow rules and pull his/her weight (as is realistic considering the disability) to live at home. My son has a chore list and has to contribute to the family pot. We are using a job placement center to help him (along with school) get him a job. Your daughter can work with a Dept. of Vocational Rehab as well to help place her. I don't think anyone feels very good about himself/herself if he/she does not have some sort of job...a job would probably greatly improve her self-esteem.</p><p></p><p>Now, if she is using drugs, you have a whole different problem...good luck!!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 487055, member: 1550"] Is is possible she is taking drugs? The stealing could be a red flag for that. Also, the apathy. I agree with Hound Dog as far as spelling out her Rules for Living in Parental Home. Stealing is off the table. She's lucky you didn't call the police. And, like Janet says, stealing is very serious. If she moves on from your family to somebody else, she can end up in jail. I believe that, disabilities or not (I have an eighteen year old autistic son) the young adult has to follow rules and pull his/her weight (as is realistic considering the disability) to live at home. My son has a chore list and has to contribute to the family pot. We are using a job placement center to help him (along with school) get him a job. Your daughter can work with a Dept. of Vocational Rehab as well to help place her. I don't think anyone feels very good about himself/herself if he/she does not have some sort of job...a job would probably greatly improve her self-esteem. Now, if she is using drugs, you have a whole different problem...good luck!!!! :) [/QUOTE]
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