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  • personally, i don't think it's the right thing to do, but it is legal.
  • He may be 18, but you are supporting him. I didn't have to make that decision while he was in high school, but he did have to go live with his father. He thought he was old and bad enough to disrespect me, and I knew he wouldn't talk to his father like that so I kicked him out. He's needs to know that he is old enough to be kicked out.
  • Your 18 year old son has to follow your rule while living in your own roof. If he doesnt like it push him to get a job and pay rent then he could not follow house rules.
  • He has to follow your rules, but hey, at least he's still in school and didn't drop out.
  • because he lives with you he needs to adhere to your rules. It is very difficult raising teens. I have an 18 year old too. I am fortunate that we have a home in the country and one in the city (we have to live in the city because our granddaughter whom we are raising has to go to a special school) so whenever he gets obnoxious I send him to the other house. Not everyone has that privilege I know. Time will pass and these teens will hopefully become human again! In the meantime, I would talk to him and tell him that the two of you need to talk and there needs to be mutual respect for each other and as long as he lives there he does have to obey the rules. I tell my kids " the choices you make are the ones you will live with."
  • What state are you in? The rules vary by state.
  • So does he think if he goes to college and has no job that you are responsible for him then too? He's a jerk to his mom and acting like a "grown" brat
  • Why are you letting him boss you about? He's 18 and mentally and emotionally, very much a child - we all are at 18. This is not a negotiation. Tell him the following facts: You are the parent, he is not. It is your house and not his house and, if he wishes to continue living in it, then he follows your rules. If he does not want to live within your rules in YOUR house, then he can move out and get his own bloody house instead. This is not up for discussion, period. Tell him those are the rules and he has the choice of staying or going - and that is it. Which is it to be?
  • Tell him to find the law (non-existent) and show it to you. Let him know that until he brings you the law, you expect him to follow your rules. If he has a problem with that, give him notice to leave. He obviously has a lack of respect for you and needs to learn some life lessons.
  • He's old enough to kick his ass.

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