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[quote=Anonymous]I'm not dealing with this, but if I were--and assuming you aren't dealing with any substance abuse issues, underlying mental health issues, etc-- I think I would turn the attention completely to what SHE wants. Start talking about plans after high school--what does she intend to do? I would be clear that I will provide support for a kid in school--be it college or CC or trade school-- but that if she isn't going to school, she will need to get a job to help start to support herself. She should know that you expect her to work, pay something for rent, etc. What are her plans? How does she intend to support herself? If she wants to work a minimum wage job, fine. Let her get one, charge some nominal rent, insist that everyone in the house treat one another as adults, general respect towards others, etc. Help her brainstorm ideas about her skills and interests and jobs that might be available to her. Be clear that the offer for help with schooling still exists, even if she takes a detoured route to get there.
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