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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You have pegged your DS as a slacker from age 13-17, but somehow you expected things to be different in college?  Doesn't seem reasonable.  What year is your son? And major?  At this point, I would explain your expectations of him going forward: 1) Summer job/jobs--must work 40 hours each week and 2) Can return to your home after graduation for ONE month. He then needs to be up and out. You will not be paying for phone, health or car insurance following graduation. Only require what  you are willing to follow through. Your scenario isn't doomed, but you and your DH must be firm.[/quote]

This. He just needs to get through and graduate at this point. If you don't like spending so much money, give him the option to transfer to Average more inexpensive state u. to finish up.

Otherwise, emphasize getting work experience working there via internship, or a job that pays, or preferably both. If he does not already have a part time job in college, give him a deadline for when you plan to cut off all spending money. (Like, you are a senior or junior or sophmore, we expect you to get a job to start funding your everyday spending... we will still pay for college, car insurance, health insurance, room and meal plan, everything else.is on you now. ) [/quote]

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