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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 255470"><p>I'm sorry that your daughter continues to be a difficult child...and therefore continues to leave a trail of stress to you and those she encounters.</p><p> </p><p>When he said "That's your business...don't count on me to babysit..."</p><p>These were wise words. Sounds like you taught him to think on his feet, and to see things as they really are. So, like katya said, all those years you had him in your home taught him special skills. He has that and will continue to have that. Nothing can take that away. </p><p> </p><p>Do you still have regular contact with him? Can you email him? Can you have him over for dinner once in awhile? Since you have a special relationship and he has these hardships with his mother, I would continue to nurture him to help build his self esteem. However, since he is 18, I would encourage him to think independently, drop the inappropriate behaviors and be making plans for his future. As you know, you can't be by his side all the time. Ya know, your influence on him might be more powerful now than ever. A wise word from you now and then might have a big impact. You will be the voice of reason and a place of refuge.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 255470"] I'm sorry that your daughter continues to be a difficult child...and therefore continues to leave a trail of stress to you and those she encounters. When he said "That's your business...don't count on me to babysit..." These were wise words. Sounds like you taught him to think on his feet, and to see things as they really are. So, like katya said, all those years you had him in your home taught him special skills. He has that and will continue to have that. Nothing can take that away. Do you still have regular contact with him? Can you email him? Can you have him over for dinner once in awhile? Since you have a special relationship and he has these hardships with his mother, I would continue to nurture him to help build his self esteem. However, since he is 18, I would encourage him to think independently, drop the inappropriate behaviors and be making plans for his future. As you know, you can't be by his side all the time. Ya know, your influence on him might be more powerful now than ever. A wise word from you now and then might have a big impact. You will be the voice of reason and a place of refuge. [/QUOTE]
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