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[quote=Anonymous]I think you need to prioritize.  Things like tattoos are just not worth fighting about.  Neither is the esthetics program.  I'd be more worried about the boyfriend--she needs to be on BC, stat.

You need to pick your battles.  She can start paying for things.  She can follow reasonable house rules, like no illegal drugs in the house, picking up after herself, etc.  But you also need to figure out how to foster a positive relationship with her, because if your interactions are always critical, she may start to feel that she can never please you and you lose your influence.  Encourage her to do well in her program.  Encourage her to continue her education--what about getting certified as a hairstylist (whatever that's called)?  That's a much more marketable skill.  In the meantime, there may be places that would hire her--any spas or resorts nearby?  Try to find ways to be supportive and constructive, that encourage her to find work and take care of herself.

She is an adult, and you have to treat her like one.  So think about other people giving you advice.  What approaches make you more likely to take their advice v. getting defensive?  [/quote]

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