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Dear Abby: My adult son refuses to help out at home

Exasperated mom in Texas wrote that their 20-year-old son works full time and lives with them, and they asked how to handle him without a fight when discussing his future.
The son reportedly has anxiety and depression and says he treats it with marijuana, but unless prescribed, Texas law prohibits such self-medication.
Without permission, he moved the girlfriend and the family's dog in and refuses chores or payments, including car insurance, while the parents worry eviction could lead him to a bad neighborhood.
Dear Abby told the parents to assert themselves, demand their son save for a down payment, and call local police if he continues punching walls for everyone's benefit.
The letter ran in Dear Abby and Abigail Van Buren cautioned that relying on a child for elder care is unreliable, urging parents to consult attorneys and financial planners.

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The Detroit News

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Dear Abby: Young adult living his best life in parents' home

Give your son a deadline to move.

10 hours ago·Detroit, United States

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Mass Live

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Dear Abby: My son is a freeloader and it’s ruining our relationship

Dear Abby: Our 20-year-old son works full-time and lives with us. He doesn’t do any household chores or pay us anything, not even his car insurance (which he agreed to pay). He then moved his girlfriend in, and after that, a dog, without permission. He has anxiety and depression issues, which he thinks he’s treating with marijuana.

10 hours ago·Springfield, United States

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New Hampshire Union Leader

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Abby: Young adult living his best life in parents' home

DEAR ABBY: Our 20-year-old son works full time and lives with us. He doesn’t do any household chores or pay us anything, not even his car insurance (which he agreed to pay). He then moved his girlfriend in, and after…

15 hours ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Staten Island Advance

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Dear Abby: My adult son refuses to help out at home

His anxiety and depression turn to anger when we bring it up.

15 hours ago·Richmond County, United States

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The Berkshire Eagle

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Wife frustrated as husband keeps entire tax refund, seeks advice

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I file taxes together every year. I work, and he does as well. But when we get the tax refund, he never gives me a dime. How should I feel or what should I do…

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