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Old 10-26-2007, 03:41 AM   #7
Teresa
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Default Re: Letting go of your 18 year old

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I think I have come to terms with this arrangement, (ok I am getting there). What do I do when she comes home in a week hoping to do her laundry and wondering what's for dinner? Any advice would be greatly appriciated. Thank you!
Tell her it costs $2 a load to do laundry, and that you'll be glad to have her come for dinner, then set a date for her to come over. If she's no longer living in your house, she no longer has the right to expect laundry and meal privileges.

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Is she going to ask to come home? I don't know if we should let her.
Only if she agrees to live by the rules of the house. That means she can't continue the behavior that prompted you to issue your ultimatum in the first place.
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