Mom2oddson
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husband & I have both talked to Steph about how things needed to change.
Yesterday, at 7:30, the law was laid out for her. She was told that her "free ride" at home was over.
She can either pay rent or work off her rent by doing chores until she has a job and can pay rent. She now has a strict curfew. And she has used up all her excuses for the next decade.
She takes this calmly. (it was talking to the walking rock again...waste of time) Then I got the silent treatment until 9:00. She came to me and asked if she could go to a parade on Sunday. I said "sure as long as you are back by curfew." "What time is my curfew?"....
Well, that showed me how well she paid attention to our talk. When I told her she it was midnight on Saturday, 9pm on Sunday. Well.....that won't work for her. She needs to spend Sat & Sun night at her friends. Oh, but she'll be home every night until the weekend.
WOW!! Really?? I am always amazed at how everything is all about them and they can't "get it" why they shouldn't have special treatment any time they want it.
So, today, we will type up a contract of what is expected and the consequences of not doing them. It will be signed by all three of us. Of course, like husband says....you know she is already looking for a new place to live. As soon as she finds someone gullible enough to take her in for free, she'll be gone.
Taking all guesses on how soon Steph will be leaving. husband thinks by this weekend. I say by the end of the month. Any guesses?? Actually hoping she was packing her stuff up last night and will be gone today!
Anyone think husband & I will be crushed or upset when she leaves? LOL
Yesterday, at 7:30, the law was laid out for her. She was told that her "free ride" at home was over.
She can either pay rent or work off her rent by doing chores until she has a job and can pay rent. She now has a strict curfew. And she has used up all her excuses for the next decade.
She takes this calmly. (it was talking to the walking rock again...waste of time) Then I got the silent treatment until 9:00. She came to me and asked if she could go to a parade on Sunday. I said "sure as long as you are back by curfew." "What time is my curfew?"....
Well, that showed me how well she paid attention to our talk. When I told her she it was midnight on Saturday, 9pm on Sunday. Well.....that won't work for her. She needs to spend Sat & Sun night at her friends. Oh, but she'll be home every night until the weekend.
WOW!! Really?? I am always amazed at how everything is all about them and they can't "get it" why they shouldn't have special treatment any time they want it.
So, today, we will type up a contract of what is expected and the consequences of not doing them. It will be signed by all three of us. Of course, like husband says....you know she is already looking for a new place to live. As soon as she finds someone gullible enough to take her in for free, she'll be gone.
Taking all guesses on how soon Steph will be leaving. husband thinks by this weekend. I say by the end of the month. Any guesses?? Actually hoping she was packing her stuff up last night and will be gone today!
Anyone think husband & I will be crushed or upset when she leaves? LOL