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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 464959" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Careful. Adult difficult child's tend to be great con artists and know how to pull at our heartstrings when they are cornered. </p><p></p><p>I would be very tough with him and hold him to a high standard or how will he ever hold himself to a high standard? in my opinion you shouldn't have to lock up money from your adult child. That would really bother me. </p><p></p><p>I don't think "tell me how you feel" will work with your son. He will probably "play" you. I'm more in favor of "This is how it is. It's our house. We're in charge." Period. in my opinion you have to both take a strong stand to help him grow up. He may need a push to do it. He can't keep stealing from you...for whatever he steals for. It's wrong and illegal. He is getting away with all sorts of horrible behaviors with no consequences. He is going to be 30 in six years...</p><p></p><p>I'd make sure he pays rent too. And chores? Are you kidding? My kids had to do chores at ten and they had no choice. He is too old to be living like a little kid, with all the perks. </p><p></p><p>JMO.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 464959, member: 1550"] Careful. Adult difficult child's tend to be great con artists and know how to pull at our heartstrings when they are cornered. I would be very tough with him and hold him to a high standard or how will he ever hold himself to a high standard? in my opinion you shouldn't have to lock up money from your adult child. That would really bother me. I don't think "tell me how you feel" will work with your son. He will probably "play" you. I'm more in favor of "This is how it is. It's our house. We're in charge." Period. in my opinion you have to both take a strong stand to help him grow up. He may need a push to do it. He can't keep stealing from you...for whatever he steals for. It's wrong and illegal. He is getting away with all sorts of horrible behaviors with no consequences. He is going to be 30 in six years... I'd make sure he pays rent too. And chores? Are you kidding? My kids had to do chores at ten and they had no choice. He is too old to be living like a little kid, with all the perks. JMO. [/QUOTE]
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