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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tell her that rent is only free if she is carrying a full course load of classes for the entire semester.  If she drops classes, she has to pay you back for them (if that's an issue) or start paying rent.

My parents paid all my bills in college and I did not have to work.  I feel like I had it pretty cushy in college and if my parents told me to get a job I would have 100% gotten a job.  I can't even imagine saying "I haven't worked before so no".  [/quote]
+1 We've told our teens -- we will support you as long as you are a full time student. Absent that, you will need to get a job and pay rent.

I did get a job in college. DC 17 yr old has had a job since 16, and fully expects to work while in college.  15 yr old can't wait to get a job.

Give her that ultimatum. FT student or get a job.  Give her six months. If she hasn't found anything and not registered as a FT student, cut off cell phone and car access.

Does she use the car alot? Or is it just from home to school?  If she uses it for other purposes, you need to tell her she cannot use the car for any other purpose.

Ask her what would happen if she and her bf broke up?  Who would support her?

"A man is not a plan.. at any age". -- mantra I tell my DD.[/quote]

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