Does anyone else have family that is not super supportive or understanding when it comes to your adult children? My son will be 23 this summer. I feel like he's made no progress. We talked last night, and I feel like I have done all I can to help him, but I told him that he needed to start really thinking for himself, and I can't force him to get a job, etc. I don't give him "perks" I suppose outside of living here. My husband feels like we should just let him suffer enough and he will eventually want things. My son basically wants nothing but to be left alone-doesn't want a computer, clothes, money, etc. I am going to law school next year and I also work-I can't cater to his every mood, and there are plenty of moods. I have told him that the world does not cater to noise sensitive, etc. people. While I don't want to give up on him, I just feel like until he decides that he's ready, there isn't much more I can do. I am constantly hearing about how other people have kids that go off to college, like it's this normal, everyday thing, and complain about their kids. If they only knew the flip side. Sorry-venting! Hope you are all staying encouraged, I know I am relying on my faith for wisdom.

Posted by lisawarden0802 at 2025-03-30 13:18:45 UTC