My house, my rules was the way of keeping our kids in tow. That did not change when they. Hit 18. If they wanted our assistance with college, rules stood,, &thank God it worked.
Our kids are now 36. & 40. Parents of their own, & have told us they are very grateful we stood strong, & they are bringing up their kids the same way.
It wasn't always easy, & I agree boys are easier. We awarded our daughter the Sarsh burnhart award many times! What goes around comes around, she now has a boy who is a challenger, just as she was. I laugh at her frustration, but it's. A joy to see her handle it with such maturity.
Children are our greatest joy & sorrow wrapped up in 1, woulldn't change a day of it.