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<blockquote data-quote="dashcat" data-source="post: 530123" data-attributes="member: 9175"><p>Welcome. You've found a place where people understand the strange world of having an adult difficult child. I was on paid medications a while back and I, like others, kept them locked up. I know my difficult child would have stolen them - probably in her case for personal use, but locking them up kept that from happening.</p><p></p><p>Like your son, my daughter is a bright underachiever. It is very hard to watch but, once they are adults, we have to accept that their livestyle choices are their own. </p><p></p><p>I would suggest making home a little less attractive for him. You can charge rent -even a nominal amount - and/or present him wih a list of chores that you expect him to complete. When my daughter dropped out of college and was living here and unemployed, I actually made her work 9-5 around the house and in the yard. She got a got real quick! As to the car, it is perfectly reasonalbe of you to expect him to pitch in for gas. Stick to your guns and don't let his screaming wear you down.</p><p></p><p>You'll find a lot of wisdom here. Do a lot of reading and y ou'll find the suport you need.</p><p>Dash</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dashcat, post: 530123, member: 9175"] Welcome. You've found a place where people understand the strange world of having an adult difficult child. I was on paid medications a while back and I, like others, kept them locked up. I know my difficult child would have stolen them - probably in her case for personal use, but locking them up kept that from happening. Like your son, my daughter is a bright underachiever. It is very hard to watch but, once they are adults, we have to accept that their livestyle choices are their own. I would suggest making home a little less attractive for him. You can charge rent -even a nominal amount - and/or present him wih a list of chores that you expect him to complete. When my daughter dropped out of college and was living here and unemployed, I actually made her work 9-5 around the house and in the yard. She got a got real quick! As to the car, it is perfectly reasonalbe of you to expect him to pitch in for gas. Stick to your guns and don't let his screaming wear you down. You'll find a lot of wisdom here. Do a lot of reading and y ou'll find the suport you need. Dash [/QUOTE]
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