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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 658854" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>I wouldn't tie chores to college, unless there is more to this story and she has been a problem f or al ong time or involved in drugs or other criminal activity. My daughter is pretty lazy and it never occurred to me to keep her home from college. But she is a really good kid and never in any trouble (other than being lazy at home). She got a job this summer and is working very hard and often, but still not a great housekeeper. She did well her first year of college.</p><p></p><p>I think it's common for teens to be busy and not be home all that much. Is there more to share about this young lady?</p><p></p><p>I kind of let them go at eighteen, preparing them to take their place in the world. It is inevitable that our "normal" teens, verging on adults, will no t be as close to the family as they were when they were young. I'm still close to my daughter, but she does not have to hang around the family...it is her choice to do so when she likes.</p><p></p><p>Now if your daughter is in trouble a lot (not just refusing chores)s that is way different.</p><p>Not sure we know enough to give good feedback. Can you share more?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 658854, member: 1550"] I wouldn't tie chores to college, unless there is more to this story and she has been a problem f or al ong time or involved in drugs or other criminal activity. My daughter is pretty lazy and it never occurred to me to keep her home from college. But she is a really good kid and never in any trouble (other than being lazy at home). She got a job this summer and is working very hard and often, but still not a great housekeeper. She did well her first year of college. I think it's common for teens to be busy and not be home all that much. Is there more to share about this young lady? I kind of let them go at eighteen, preparing them to take their place in the world. It is inevitable that our "normal" teens, verging on adults, will no t be as close to the family as they were when they were young. I'm still close to my daughter, but she does not have to hang around the family...it is her choice to do so when she likes. Now if your daughter is in trouble a lot (not just refusing chores)s that is way different. Not sure we know enough to give good feedback. Can you share more? [/QUOTE]
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