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Originally Posted by tl92
I have a great son! He's a good kid, 19 now. He is living at home, usually does what I ask of him but just recently, I had asked him to mow the yard while I was running errands. Didn't get back til after dark so didn't feel the need to 'check'. I asked him if he mowed. He said he did and even put the lawn mower away. I was thrilled until I took the dogs out only to find out that he didn't mow the yard and only put the lawn mower away.
Ugh! What gives?? Why did he lie? I am not sure of the best approach with this. I feel betrayed, frustrated... I have suspended his phone - he has no job at present - is actively looking but we pay his expenses. Any suggestions on what type of 'talk' I should give him?
I am not putting him out. That is not a solution. Hopefully a common sense approach. Thanks for advice! I hope I can resolve this soon.
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THANK YOU for saying you are not putting him out. i find it disgusting and horrible when parents do that to their children. i think the phone suspension was a bit harsh for not mowing the lawn. a one time thing, as you said. dont get angry either. theres no point. especially since it was a one time thing. he just spend all his life going to school, lol. (if he graduated). give him a break. he deserves a break. then when the time is right he should get to a college and/or get a decent job. i honestly wouldnt be hard on him at all ***right now***