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WillowIX · 05-30-2003, 05:17 AM

1. Until the child no longer is a minor. After that it's up to the youth and his/her parents. If Jackie would like to stay at home after she's turned 18 I won't complain too much. Of course I would expect her to contibute in one way or another. But then I already expect her to contribute by cleaning her room, set the table etc. [img]smile.gif[/img]

2. Encourage yes, force no. But I personally don't know anyone that didn't want to move out when attending college or university. No commuting and come and go as you please. If money is an issue I would be glad to help my children.

3. Well parents can still shield their children even if they do not live with them. As for doing more harm I'm not sure. In some cultures children are expected to live with their parents to take care of their needs. This would not shield the children in any way since all responsibility is on their hands. But IMO one needs to make ones own living. So working but living at home (paying rent and food of course) would not be considered shielding IMO. The scenario in your opening post is not something I endorse. If they can't find a place of their own they should at least cover their own expences.

05-30-2003, 05:17 AM	#18
WillowIX Apophis Join Date: July 10, 2001 Location: By a big blue lake, Canada Age: 51 Posts: 4,628	1. Until the child no longer is a minor. After that it's up to the youth and his/her parents. If Jackie would like to stay at home after she's turned 18 I won't complain too much. Of course I would expect her to contibute in one way or another. But then I already expect her to contribute by cleaning her room, set the table etc. [img]smile.gif[/img] 2. Encourage yes, force no. But I personally don't know anyone that didn't want to move out when attending college or university. No commuting and come and go as you please. If money is an issue I would be glad to help my children. 3. Well parents can still shield their children even if they do not live with them. As for doing more harm I'm not sure. In some cultures children are expected to live with their parents to take care of their needs. This would not shield the children in any way since all responsibility is on their hands. But IMO one needs to make ones own living. So working but living at home (paying rent and food of course) would not be considered shielding IMO. The scenario in your opening post is not something I endorse. If they can't find a place of their own they should at least cover their own expences.