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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m siding with your DH unless there’s some detail you haven’t yet revealed. [/quote]

+1. What does he need money for? Beer on the weekends?[/quote]

What's the obsession with beer money?  I didn't drink in college.  My friends sometimes went to movies, lunch, dinner, music performances, sports games, etc.  I also needed clothes, school supplies, toothpaste, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, etc.  I will expect my kids to work over the summers, but I will not force them to work during the school year, especially if they are struggling academically.  OP has put herself in a situation where the household money is viewed as her husband's money.  She's not going to deprive her two younger kids of their father by getting a divorce, but she really needs to go back to work and regain her independence.  I couldn't imagine wanting to send $100 or $200 to my kid in college and not being able to do it.  You asked what does he need money for, do you only provide your teen a home to live in, dinners at home and a lunch account at high school?  You never give them money if their friends invite them to the movies, to high school football games, high school plays, or if they need supplies for a science fair project?  You never give them money for a coat, shoes or clothes?  OP's son worked part time and volunteered part time over the summer, and has a paid internship line up for next summer.  He doesn't sound like he's lazing around.  It's sad she wants to send him money and has put herself in a position where she can't.  [/quote]

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