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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A couple of things

1) No more money. Period. No excuses you and your husband are done giving him cash.

2) If he wants cash he must pay back what he owes you in money or chores. And give you collateral (eg IPad).

3) Don't take the baby brother thing personally. An only male teenager isn't going to be comfortable around a baby.

4) Let him go as a child. Welcome him into your home as an adult. You and your husband have done enough to help him. He's on his own. The longer you coddle this man child, the worse the issues. [/quote]

I agree with this, except forget the cash you already gave him. It is gone and it will only cause more bitterness to try to get it back. Forget about him caring about your baby. He is an adult --treat him like one. No more money, drop ins, $40 on the counter etc. Just inflames the wound. Stop treating him as if he was 15. That is long gone. Stop expecting him to be a "loving son" to you. That is not happening either. get some distance and some counseling might help. But really, in your financial state -- just some distance.[/quote]

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