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<blockquote data-quote="Abbey" data-source="post: 152556" data-attributes="member: 179"><p>Sometimes, and I am the worst at this, you need to keep things in perspective. He's an adult. He'll survive, whether it be mooching off of friends, going to a shelter, etc. These kids have a remarkable ability to do it on their own, but <strong>REALLY</strong> frustrate and grate on their parents. In some sense, it's part of being a late teen, but with difficult child's, they take it to a new level.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you are doing the right thing. One thing I'd add is disconnecting his cell phone if you're paying for it. Kids these days are absolutely TIED to them. It's like their lifeline. You want to be a big guy and do what you want? Fine....pay your own bills then.</p><p></p><p>Keep in touch.</p><p></p><p>Abbey</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Abbey, post: 152556, member: 179"] Sometimes, and I am the worst at this, you need to keep things in perspective. He's an adult. He'll survive, whether it be mooching off of friends, going to a shelter, etc. These kids have a remarkable ability to do it on their own, but [B]REALLY[/B] frustrate and grate on their parents. In some sense, it's part of being a late teen, but with difficult child's, they take it to a new level. It sounds like you are doing the right thing. One thing I'd add is disconnecting his cell phone if you're paying for it. Kids these days are absolutely TIED to them. It's like their lifeline. You want to be a big guy and do what you want? Fine....pay your own bills then. Keep in touch. Abbey [/QUOTE]
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