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[quote=Anonymous]The kid is 22!  He got a job he hated and walked away despite the money.  He wasn't going to go the "golden handcuffs" route and sell his soul.  He needs some time to regroup.  Instead, Dad lost his temper and kicked him out.  This proves he cannot count on Dad or trust him.  Dad should have listened to his son and provided encouragement and support. Life is not a race.  Son might need some more time to mature and regroup, figure out what path he wants to pursue.  Let's hope he doesn't get involved with a group of losers now and make decisions that will be detrimental long term.  It is better to talk to your child, encourage your child, and guide them in the right direction during this time when they are capable of making big mistakes.  Some kids don't need that, mine doesn't, but I understand that everyone is different and some kids need parents in their life that even though they disagree with their decisions, know they can play an important role and steer them in the right direction.  I told my parents I did not want to go to college and wanted to marry my high school boyfriend.  They kept poker faces and calmly said that with the divorce rate, I needed to get a college education first.  They did not explode, even though they must have been horrified because they knew my boyfriend was violent.  Needless to say, they gently guided me and put me on a certain path that led to success.  [/quote]

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