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<blockquote data-quote="maril" data-source="post: 243925" data-attributes="member: 5937"><p>Thanks for more information, Marg! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p> </p><p>You offer good suggestions and it is reasonable to think that difficult child could put in some extra time around here to help out and work towards paying off his debts. </p><p> </p><p>difficult child actually is a very hard worker and when he gets in that mode, he does well and has received praise from his dad (and me, too). They usually can work together (both work together at local fire department) and this is what I'm encouraging. They have plans for working on a dilapidated classic car we have garaged (held up by lack of money, considering what husband wants to do to renovate that car...not something that is realistic right at the moment) as well as working towards (and this is a long shot, mind you) getting a used vehicle for difficult child and working on it together. There are definite and clear steps we have gone over/first-things-first that need to be fulfilled before difficult child goes for his driver's license (has had his permit for quite some time) let alone getting to the point where difficult child can have access to his "own" vehicle (husband would have ownership, etc.; we have all of our vehicles in his name only, including DDs used car [but she takes care of expenses, maintenance, chips in for insurance] which helps with insurance costs, other reasons for doing so, also). </p><p> </p><p>There is some hope for a better relationship with these guys but it is a rocky road.</p><p> </p><p>I really enjoy your posts and appreciate all of your suggestions.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="maril, post: 243925, member: 5937"] Thanks for more information, Marg! :happy: You offer good suggestions and it is reasonable to think that difficult child could put in some extra time around here to help out and work towards paying off his debts. difficult child actually is a very hard worker and when he gets in that mode, he does well and has received praise from his dad (and me, too). They usually can work together (both work together at local fire department) and this is what I'm encouraging. They have plans for working on a dilapidated classic car we have garaged (held up by lack of money, considering what husband wants to do to renovate that car...not something that is realistic right at the moment) as well as working towards (and this is a long shot, mind you) getting a used vehicle for difficult child and working on it together. There are definite and clear steps we have gone over/first-things-first that need to be fulfilled before difficult child goes for his driver's license (has had his permit for quite some time) let alone getting to the point where difficult child can have access to his "own" vehicle (husband would have ownership, etc.; we have all of our vehicles in his name only, including DDs used car [but she takes care of expenses, maintenance, chips in for insurance] which helps with insurance costs, other reasons for doing so, also). There is some hope for a better relationship with these guys but it is a rocky road. I really enjoy your posts and appreciate all of your suggestions. [/QUOTE]
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