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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think taking the check is way over the top.  Your child has to learn how to spend the money they have earned.

I also fear your response just seems way over the top in terms of food, too, and your child is rebelling and exerting their independence a bit.  The teen needs to learn how o navigate in the real world, but right now is so clearly rebelling against a too strict mother.

I'd back way off, let them make some choices, and see where things are in a month.  And then I'd let DH talk to the teen, as I think you're too over the top and will make anything worse.  [/quote]

Yup. The hourly monitoring of the bank activity is crazy OP. I can only imagine how strict your home has been prior. Your kid has not really had a chance to learn moderation. Give them some time to figure it out (e.g., on their own they may start to notice that they feel crappy, are gaining weight, don't have much money saved, etc.) And leave the conversations to your husband. [/quote]

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