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Speaking of fatigue - adult children are the worst
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:49 pm
And this spans all races. We’ve done our part. Worked our asses off trying to instill character, work ethic, core values, etc.
This generation has to be the absolute laziest, most out of touch, zero work ethic, zero concern of how they may negatively impact others while always feeling entitled to everything with zero effort given.
Just this past week, we had our 19 year of “adult” manchild leave the front door unlocked and open (it’s a miracle the dog didn’t escape), left the gas stove on for who knows how long, and left the refrigerator open for who knows how long.
We punish him by not allowing time with friends, take away the things that matter most to him (phone and other electronics) and he starts doing what he is required to do but only for a short while. Then it’s rinse & repeat. And naturally when he fricks up we get attitude.
I tell him all the time that we will treat him consistent with the age that he acts. So we keep treating him like a 5 year old.
WTF is wrong with him? I have no clue how to get him to truly give a flying shite about anything important. My only recourse is to throw him out in the street and let him truly fend for himself but the wife is a long way from being ok with that. I’m ready though. I just can’t take anymore of this bullshite.
This generation has to be the absolute laziest, most out of touch, zero work ethic, zero concern of how they may negatively impact others while always feeling entitled to everything with zero effort given.
Just this past week, we had our 19 year of “adult” manchild leave the front door unlocked and open (it’s a miracle the dog didn’t escape), left the gas stove on for who knows how long, and left the refrigerator open for who knows how long.
We punish him by not allowing time with friends, take away the things that matter most to him (phone and other electronics) and he starts doing what he is required to do but only for a short while. Then it’s rinse & repeat. And naturally when he fricks up we get attitude.
I tell him all the time that we will treat him consistent with the age that he acts. So we keep treating him like a 5 year old.
WTF is wrong with him? I have no clue how to get him to truly give a flying shite about anything important. My only recourse is to throw him out in the street and let him truly fend for himself but the wife is a long way from being ok with that. I’m ready though. I just can’t take anymore of this bullshite.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:51 pm to LSU Wayne
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My only recourse is to throw him out in the street and let him truly fend for himself but the wife is a long way from being ok with that.
Toss her also. Many problems solved.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:52 pm to LSU Wayne
Get your wife’s boyfriend to beat him like you should have done to him years ago.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:52 pm to LSU Wayne
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We’ve done our part.
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Worked our asses off trying to instill character, work ethic, core values, etc
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This generation has to be the absolute laziest, most out of touch, zero work ethic, zero concern of how they may negatively impact others while always feeling entitled to everything with zero effort given.
Sounds like you are a failure as a parent.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:53 pm to LSU Wayne
You should join the social security thread
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:53 pm to LSU Wayne
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WTF is wrong with him?
Likely parenting but it seems you’ve spent zero time on self reflection
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:55 pm to LSU Wayne
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we had our 19 year of “adult”
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We punish him by not allowing time with friends, take away the things that matter most to him (phone and other electronics)
You are facilitating this behavior by treating him like a 12 year old. Treat someone like a child, they'll act like a child.
I can't imagine a 19 year old living in my house, much less paying for his cell phone and electronic devices.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:55 pm to LSU Wayne
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We punish him by not allowing time with friends, take away the things that matter most to him (phone and other electronics) and he starts doing what he is required to do but only for a short while. Then it’s rinse & repeat. And naturally when he fricks up we get attitude.
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19 year of “adult” manchild
WTF? Yeah you failed him as a parent. Kick his arse out.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:57 pm to LSU Wayne
Are you his income stream?
Stop giving him $$. Make him get a job. Fine his arse every time he does dumb shite. Leaving the door open would piss me off the most.
Stop giving him $$. Make him get a job. Fine his arse every time he does dumb shite. Leaving the door open would piss me off the most.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 1:58 pm to LSU Wayne
Drop him off at the recruiters -- let him pick which service. Wish him good luck.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:01 pm to LSU Wayne
Sounds like his parents failed him 
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:01 pm to LSU Wayne
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Just this past week, we had our 19 year of “adult” manchild leave the front door unlocked and open (it’s a miracle the dog didn’t escape), left the gas stove on for who knows how long, and left the refrigerator open for who knows how long
Could always threaten him with an over the counter drug test.
Those types of things sound like the types of mistakes someone would make while high or drunk .
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:02 pm to LSU Wayne
This honestly sounds completely like your fault.
My same 4 year old along with her fellow 4-8 year old friends that come over daily know to shut the door every time or the animals will get out.
If he paid for his own utilities, food and phone bill I guarantee this wouldn't happen.
quote:Baw you punish a grown man the same way we punish our 4 year old Daughter. Taking time away from playing with friends, really?
We punish him by not allowing time with friends
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our 19 year of “adult” manchild leave the front door unlocked and open (it’s a miracle the dog didn’t escape)
My same 4 year old along with her fellow 4-8 year old friends that come over daily know to shut the door every time or the animals will get out.
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left the gas stove on for who knows how long, and left the refrigerator open for who knows how long
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take away the things that matter most to him (phone and other electronics)
If he paid for his own utilities, food and phone bill I guarantee this wouldn't happen.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:11 pm to LSU Wayne
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I have no clue how to get him to truly give a flying shite about anything important
Actually, it sounds like you do
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My only recourse is to throw him out in the street and let him truly fend for himself
THAT is what you have to do as hard as it may be. He's 19...not 9. He's an adult who is lawfully allowed to engage in all of the things necessary to support ones self (obtain employment, drive a vehicle, buy/rent a home, etc.)
If you are going to allow a 19 year old to live like a 9 year old and "punish" him like you would a 9 year old, then don't be surprised if he acts like a 9 year old.
EDT:
Here's a start:
This post was edited on 10/15/26 at 2:13 pm
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:12 pm to LSU Wayne
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not allowing time with friends
Are his friends any better? Unfortunately if he has dead beat friends his best option might be military or to start over somewhere else. The old adage you are who you associate with is very true.
On the other hand 19 year olds are dumb and immature. Make him work an extremely labor intensive job and he'll grow up quick
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:13 pm to LSU Wayne
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WTF is wrong with him?
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we keep treating him like a 5 year old
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:16 pm to ClientNumber9
quote:my oldest (23y:o) has moved out but the next two - 21 yo & almost 20 live at home
I can't imagine a 19 year old living in my house
But they don’t do stupid shite because they are always studying, they work and contribute. Plus they help me a lot with the younger kids. They help a lot. And it will be sad when they go but it’s time. The 21 yo will graduate in May from LSU and I hope he gets a job out of state.
Posted on 10/15/26 at 2:18 pm to LSU Wayne
Stop enabling him. By paying for a phone and other electronics, and providing free rent is what is making him lazy at 19 years old, he is not a child anymore. Make him get a job, get an education, or perhaps have him man up and join the military.
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