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[quote=Anonymous]OP you've asked a couple times about how to enforce your rules in a way that seems fair.  I think you should explain that -- much like it will be at UVA or wherever he lands -- your provision of room and board (including food and utilities) is contingent on him meeting his academic responsibilities and abiding by the rules of the house (as he would also have to do in a dorm or an apartment).  If he does not do those things, then you will stop providing room and/or board.  So maybe you cut off his internet access and he has to go to the library.  Or you start charging him rent but let him know that he can satisfy his rent bill by demonstrating that he is on track to get the grades he needs to transfer.

Also, since it sounds like it was his choice to stay home for another year, I don't think you need to be bending over backwards so much to try and give him the dorm experience.  He's your kid and he's living in your house.  If he's annoying or worrying you, you should tell him that.

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