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[quote=Anonymous]Nothing.  We basically told them that they have to be more careful because if they make a mistake they will be charged as an adult.  They are not White.

We had already prepared them to be cautious over the years - keeping their digital footprints clean, not getting scammed/catfished, being cautious about passwords etc, being physically safe, a safe car, safe driver ed, how to interact with any cops or people in authority, their rights, how not to get involved with shady people, how to stay away from drugs, alcohol, vaping etc...

Financially, nothing changed for them.  They were given $20K as seed money for investing before they began college, they have a ROTH, we pay for college/all other expenses, they are on our medical insurance till they are 25, they will get a new car when they graduate, they will always have us as financial support, we will pay for their wedding and help with down payment of their home.

In terms of basic household adulting - I do their laundry, clean their room, cook for them etc when they are home.  But my kids have been taught  how to do laundry, clean, fold clothes, cook food, shop for groceries, how to host etc...

We don't charge rent from our kids and never charge them for food.  Why do you think they would want to change anything? We have raised smart kids who can do the Math. 
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