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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t see the problem.  I have five kids.  They are all 18 and older.  You are the parent.  Tell him he has ten minutes to shower in the morning.  If he stays in longer, you punish.  Take his car, phone, computer.....whatever works...for the rest of the day.  Your house, your rules. [/quote]

A parent with common sense! This is a rare find on DCUM.[/quote]

OP here.

I agree with this, in theory.

And we, as a collective, have been watered down in our ability to parent. We are counseled to sit them down, have a conversation, discuss consequences, give them a voice, etc., etc. etc.

So...

Discuss/negotiate/enforce boundaries? Or just punish?

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First of all, what’s this “we”? You are having to this issue, not all of us. 
Second of all, the discussions aren’t working. Why do you want more discussions. He has 10 minutes or you take his phone or whatever. He causes other family members discomfort and frustration, you cause it for him. He can play with himself in his room. [/quote]

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