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Wise Elder
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Feb 10, 2009 at 08:02 PM
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What can I say, but that my youngest son started college back in October and after getting through high school with out a gf (just friends that were girls) he went and got a gf a week before he started college... and while my husband and I like her and are glad that our son is forming a well balanced life we are concerned of the time our son is devoting to his gf and life activities over his college needs.
How did you other parents deal with this issue when your child is no longer a child, yet still not a full adult? (he will being turning 19 in a week). |
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Feb 10, 2009 at 08:28 PM
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Some things we just have to accept, they're adults now (legally) and they have to make their own mistakes. Is his behavior interferring with his education?
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Feb 10, 2009 at 08:39 PM
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((((((Rhapsody)))))))))))))))))) I think the best thing you can do is support him. Guide him the best you can. Maybe talk to them both as adults about paying attention to studys too. As she will have to too. If she is in college. That is what i have done with my daughter.
The first year of college is the hardest I think on kids so much going on.  Have faith I am sure you have raised him well he will do good. Its hard to let them have thier wings and fly. When they do what a great feeling it is to know they can do it. Wish you the best muffy |
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Feb 10, 2009 at 08:45 PM
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he has to retake a class back from December due to grades / missed days and it has to paid for again... and while my son has the loan in his name and will be the primary payer we will be back up for payment if he falls short since my dad co-signed for the loan. |
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Feb 10, 2009 at 08:54 PM
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Feb 10, 2009 at 09:32 PM
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If anything maybe it will help to let them know its for thier future...thats hard to think of when young......ask her to do it with kindness or he may get upset.
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Feb 10, 2009 at 10:11 PM
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Will do....
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Feb 11, 2009 at 03:38 AM
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I am a hard parent and tell him if he fails then dont expect for it to be paid for again as it wont be.
He has to get things in balance NOT give his girlfriend up but face the world and how hard it can be. |
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Feb 11, 2009 at 02:14 PM
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