Is it okay to have a curfew for my child?

First, it’s okay to have a curfew even if your child is over the age of 18. As James Lehman explains in the article Rules, Boundaries and Older Children Part I, it can be helpful to think more in terms of “house guest” than “family.” If you had a house guest who stayed out to all hours of the night, how long would you allow him to stay with you?

What are the rules for adult children living at home?

4 Rules for Adult Children Living at Home 1. You need to have a game-plan in mind. There’s likely a reason behind you missing out on the freedom and independence… 2. You will contribute financially to this household. You can call it rent, or room and board or even living fees. But… 3. We are

Do you live with young adults under your roof?

If you have the pleasure of living with young adults under your roof, pour a glass and make sure there’s ink in your printer. Remember seeing your mom’s yellowed Dear Abby column taped to the fridge? You may want to start up that tradition. Young adults: please remember that being over 18 doesn’t make you a grown up.

Does your adult daughter still live at home?

But now, at the age of 25, my adult daughter still lives at home. We were excited for her when she graduated college a semester early. And when she found a full-time job right away that would have her putting down roots across the country, we knew we’d miss her but that it was an incredible opportunity.

What to do if your adult child won’t enforce your rules?

If your adult child is unwilling to enforce your rules with his children, please sit down and talk this through; it will not get better on its own. Discuss with your child your rules and expectations for the grandchildren’s behavior while living at your house.

Can I Hold my adult child accountable for following ground rules?

Kim and Marney recently wrote about mutual living agreements, and how clarifying rules and expectations can make things much more peaceful in the multi-generational home. While it may be currently true that your adult child is not able to live independently, you can still hold him or her accountable for following basic ground rules.