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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My daughter is going into her second year of college this fall. She has been home for the summer holidays, and I am counting down the days until she moves back for school. I am an only parent, and she tries to treat me like a roommate. She is inconsiderate (ie using the car and not filling up on gas, leaving garbage everywhere, not doing her chores, etc) and disrespects me (calls me the worst parent ever). I try to set boundaries but it’s so tiring. I can’t wait for September 1st 😀 How have you transitioned your adult kids out of the house once they are finished school? [/quote]

If you've had a talk with her already about respecting you and the house, multiple times, and all else has failed, then:

- hide the car keys so she can't use your car.
- stop buying groceries for her
- pick up the trash and dirty dishes, and dump it in her room
- definitely don't do her laundry or any favors

If she thinks you're her room mate, then treat her like one.

If she dumps thinks back out, then she has completely lost respect for you.  I would have a long talk with her about how she treats you, even as a roommate. And let her know that actions will be taken if she doesn't change, ie, kick her out or make her pay rent so you can hire a cleaner.[/quote]

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