thanks downandlonely, he's 24. Works full time now. Moose72, my son also has an answer to everything. I am actively trying to avoid confrontation with him but when I wake up at 4 or 5 am and find him still awake I know there will be trouble again this week getting out the door in the morning and he will be nasty to me. Even though it is predictable I still find it demoralizing and intimidating. He just doesn't respect me, which is the sad fact.