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3. If anyone can give him thumps on his head, it's YOU.

Mon Feb 3, 2025, 01:30 PM

Feb 3

It's way past time to set firm boundaries. FIRM. Let them flounder.

If you always rescue them, then there's no incentive for them to ever grow up.

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Can I rant about my ungrateful (adult) child...? [View all] FirstLight Feb 3 OP

CPS! Floyd R. Turbo Feb 3 #1

If anyone can give him thumps on his head, it's YOU. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 3 #3

I basically told hm I'm blocking his messages... FirstLight Feb 3 #4

Sad situation at best CountAllVotes Feb 3 #7

Times are definitely more difficult for this generation, however FirstLight Feb 3 #8