We haven't really talked about anything important since that night. I know it is very difficult for her to come home and suddenly have a bunch of rules, but that's the way it is. For the last two years, 9 months out of the year she only has to answer to herself.

She is a really good kid and I realize I'm very lucky. But this is still my home and hers for as long as she cares to stay. Whether she's 18 or 38 I still expect her to follow the house rules. But you're probably right, it's the age I think.