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<blockquote data-quote="dashcat" data-source="post: 529892" data-attributes="member: 9175"><p>Welcome. You've landed in a very supportive place.</p><p></p><p>You say you are not from North America (and, by the way, you are doing quite well considering English is not your first or second language!). In your area, is an 18 year old considered to be an adult?</p><p></p><p>If so, then I completely agree with Hound. It's time to allow him to suffer the natural consequences of his financial misdeeds. </p><p></p><p>It is so difficult to deal with a child (adult or otherwise) who is intelligent but is making horrible choices. I am dealing with this with my daughter and I'll bet a majority of the warrior parents here would say the same thing. difficult child, intelligence, and really bad behavior seem to be part of the sick package we've been handed. </p><p></p><p>Sit down with your son and explain to him that you love him, you know he is smart, you know - and understand - that gambling has become an addiction, and that you are no longer going to be bailing him out financially. It's hard - beieve me, I know. But it is necessary.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there. You are not alone.</p><p>Dash</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dashcat, post: 529892, member: 9175"] Welcome. You've landed in a very supportive place. You say you are not from North America (and, by the way, you are doing quite well considering English is not your first or second language!). In your area, is an 18 year old considered to be an adult? If so, then I completely agree with Hound. It's time to allow him to suffer the natural consequences of his financial misdeeds. It is so difficult to deal with a child (adult or otherwise) who is intelligent but is making horrible choices. I am dealing with this with my daughter and I'll bet a majority of the warrior parents here would say the same thing. difficult child, intelligence, and really bad behavior seem to be part of the sick package we've been handed. Sit down with your son and explain to him that you love him, you know he is smart, you know - and understand - that gambling has become an addiction, and that you are no longer going to be bailing him out financially. It's hard - beieve me, I know. But it is necessary. Hang in there. You are not alone. Dash [/QUOTE]
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