AlwaysLisa -> RE: Fibro, school, house of 6 (7/4/2011 5:07:51 PM)
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1) You don't see a three plus year relationship lasting. Based on what I have seen here, no, I don't. Just my opinion. I've seen it before, nothing personal. quote:
2) You skimmed only but have decided we both fail as parents. Yes, again, based on what I read. I did manage to read what was written by star and yourself, and that is all that really matters. quote:
You say my 22 year old daughter is playing house because she has no house of her own yet or is not married or something Because she is living under your roof, playing house with a live in boyfriend when by all accounts, at her age, they could be in their own place. It was not mentioned that they were full time students at college, or my opinion may have been different. How is this preparing either of them for life as adults? quote:
You say I taught her to manipulate because I let her live her with her boyfriend of two years knowing she would live on the street with him if I did not? Don't twist my words. You didn't teach her to manipulate, you allowed it. Why do you think she would live on the street? Does she have a car? I'm assuming she does, though it was never mentioned. Lots of down and out people live in cars while trying to better themselves. I do apologize, for the conclusion she threatened you with living on the street, it's what I read between the lines and that isn't fair to you. However, with two adults working, an apartment should not be a problem. quote:
You say her boyfriend of two years is a deadbeat even though he is working all the hours they give him at a difficult and physical job at least four days a week while still tryng to save money for a place of their own in an economy when having any job and keeping it means you are doing very good. Is he in school? If not, and he isn't harboring any physical problem that prevents him from hard work, there are manual labor jobs. 4 days a week, won't pay the rent, if he truly wanted out from under your roof, a second or third part time job could probably be found. What is his motivation? He has a roof over his head, food in his stomach and no worries. He doesn't appear to be a "go getter", just by your statements here. See, Art.... I have little sympathy for the situation, because I have seen what your type of parenting does to kids. I have also seen the "tough love" approach, and while it may cause a rift between you and your daughter for a short while, when she is self supporting and out of your house, she will mature and you will have no concerns of her well being if either you, or the boyfriend should leave her life. THAT is parenting, getting them on their feet, making sure they can handle anything life throws at them. It's not fun, it's not pretty at times, but your job is to turn out adults, able to survive without you. As for the younger ones, they are already forming opinions, watching their mother attempt to run the entire show and having difficulties. Don't discredit them because of their age, they understand plenty. Remember, this was all shared, you allowed tammy to bring it to a public forum, asking for input. So, mine wasn't all warm and fuzzy,...thats the beauty of input, you can take it or leave it.
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