[American72]

“Let your son learn how well socialism works by supporting himself and becoming an alma mater of the School of Hard Knocks.”

This is true. I just told my husband the other day that he is about to get a graduate degree from the “School of Hard Knocks.” I’m done helping him out. We haven’t offered to help him move, to give him anything, etc. I’ve done enough for him in his life.

Apparently the person he was supposed to rent a room from just backed out of the deal so I don’t even know if he has a place to stay. He has zero furniture, kitchenware, towels, etc. He was just expecting to do what he does here, live in someone’s house and use their stuff. He’s going to find out real quick how the real world works. I hope it is eye opening.

DH already said if it all falls apart he isn’t moving back home, he’ll need to find somewhere else to live.

And yes, I will continue to pray.

[jsanders2001]

I had to let my children go through just enough hard times so they came to understand that the world can be a cruel bitter place that cares nothing about their intellect, ideologies, their needs, desires, nothing about THEM, etc... When you are humbled by the world it makes you thankful. Once the pride is kicked to the side the rebuilding process can begin. If you raised your son with Christian values they're all still in there. My children are all now conservatives after going through their liberal, know-it-all phase.

One time my oldest son and I were discussing politics (never try to argue with a liberal...I know...I know) drew his own conclusions during one of our political discussions. He thought it was an original thought. It was like he had an epiphany when it dawned on him how socialist concepts really work. He finally understood that it was an ideology with precepts driven by emotion (class and racial warfare; jealousy, equality or rather the illusion) to manipulate other people into doing the heavy lifting so they could enjoy the fruits of their labor. I also remember when he landed his first "real" job and called me complaining about how high his taxes were. I said something to the effect of, " Welcome to the real world, son. You didn't really think all those government benefits were free did you? Oh and by the way, some of that money is paying for other people's food stamps, housing, healthcare, so they don't have to work and many never have..."

My oldest son "gets it" now but we did quite a bit of head butting getting there. You will never win an argument with a liberal and you can't reason with them. Let them draw their own conclusions at tge School of Hard Knocks... They always come back...lol

[fatima]

Hang in there.Growing up takes time.Not being able to get a job in his field makes it worst.I had 6 leave.Some were ugly and some were nice but they all came around.We have a Sherry rule.Once you move out you can’t move back.We let Sherry back and she tortured us.Thank God he is healthy and let it roll.