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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 270435"><p>Star...my son graduated from college with honors. He graduated at the very top of his college class. He is now considering graduate school, but wants to work first. He moved to another city...not too far away with his fiance. They have interviews for part time work next week. The pay is excellent. I suggested to them that if they can't get full time work and they get this job, to take some graduate courses too. </p><p> </p><p>Yep...I do feel proud...but he did the work. He worked VERY hard. He also was employed while going to school AND paid for many of his expenses. Ironically, this freed me up to go to school! I have been going to graduate school while he has been in school and will start my internship in August. </p><p> </p><p> He had a one difficult child year in high school and we did TOUGH LOVE all the way with him. It paid off very well. He is mega easy child these days and I thank G-d for this and for it all daily.</p><p> </p><p>Our daughter...we have tightened the strings recently. I wanted to do this when she turned 21...a few months ago. husband hesitated. After a few family anonymous meetings, he changed his mind. I always felt difficult child needed a little more time due to her disabilities. However, I did NOT mean for this to be an open door. in my humble opinion, this leads to entitlement...which does NO ONE ANY GOOD. husband closed the door not too long ago. NOW, we don't support her financially...only medical needs and supplies. We will give her very brief and very imited opportunities for employment. An hour here and there. Both of these things will depend on her behavior. If she is rude, the door closes. It's been only a short time, but so far it is looking positive.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 270435"] Star...my son graduated from college with honors. He graduated at the very top of his college class. He is now considering graduate school, but wants to work first. He moved to another city...not too far away with his fiance. They have interviews for part time work next week. The pay is excellent. I suggested to them that if they can't get full time work and they get this job, to take some graduate courses too. Yep...I do feel proud...but he did the work. He worked VERY hard. He also was employed while going to school AND paid for many of his expenses. Ironically, this freed me up to go to school! I have been going to graduate school while he has been in school and will start my internship in August. He had a one difficult child year in high school and we did TOUGH LOVE all the way with him. It paid off very well. He is mega easy child these days and I thank G-d for this and for it all daily. Our daughter...we have tightened the strings recently. I wanted to do this when she turned 21...a few months ago. husband hesitated. After a few family anonymous meetings, he changed his mind. I always felt difficult child needed a little more time due to her disabilities. However, I did NOT mean for this to be an open door. in my humble opinion, this leads to entitlement...which does NO ONE ANY GOOD. husband closed the door not too long ago. NOW, we don't support her financially...only medical needs and supplies. We will give her very brief and very imited opportunities for employment. An hour here and there. Both of these things will depend on her behavior. If she is rude, the door closes. It's been only a short time, but so far it is looking positive. [/QUOTE]
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