Originally Posted by Deb watkins
I am still working with one who is 26. I am a bugger because the rules don't change just because they age older. 18 legal age, you are on your own as for as whatever trouble you get into.
Our 6 were all raised with the mantra, "My house--My Rules" so they had/have (2 are still under 18) no reason to think 18 was a magic number other than they could by a lottery ticket. Then, maybe, they could afford to have their own mantra. Of the 4 that have moved on, only 1 has needed extra help and he knew he would be operating back under our rules no matter how old he was. Full time school or full time job and share in the household chores. Bigger kid meant more or tougher chores. They are all good, honest people and that is what we were hoping for.