Adult son leaving for two years in Peace Corps. How to get him to pack up his stuff?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:He is your son. Doesn't he have a room in your house?

He's not 14, he's 24. He moved out.

Wow OP sounds harsh. I am pretty conservative but the 'I want the room for grandkids" screams of " I have another kid who produced grandkids and I like them better." A better way to handle this is to ask if he needs help or feel nervous as this is a huge commitment. Also an honor as not just anyone can qualify for The Peace Corps.

sorry, this made me lol - based on my Peace Corps group it seemed like anyone could. . . .

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I have a 24 year old in my bonus room too, get yourself organized with equipment and as soon as he splits do it yourself, and hope he grows up in the ensuing two years.
You can't kick his ass, so just wait it out.

Way to teach your child responsibility. There is a reason you have your child in your bonus room.

Oh no! really???

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He is your son. Doesn't he have a room in your house?

Ugh, he's 24.

Really? I'm 44 and I have a room at my parents' house. Of course they use it for a guest room too, but the closet is still filled with childhood stuff and everyone refers to it as my room (and my brother's room is referred to as my brother's and has his stuff; it still has his twin bed).

I can tell this is written by a man and that he's either not married or his poor wife is dealing with MAIL from hell issues. Men that do not MOVE out are always the worse.

Either trash or take your childhood stuff out of your room and cut the umbilical cord. You need to move on with your life so that your family's home can be your home now (and not have half hour home with Mommy and Daddy).

[Anonymous]

Update OP?