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Anonymous wrote:My son is 17 and just graduated high school. He made all of his appointments upon graduating physical, dentist, urgent care was needed too). I made sure to tell him to have a card to pay, his health insurance card and his id. He transported himself. He filled out all the paperwork. He retrieved his medicine from the pharmacist. As a parent, we need to be sure that we are helping our children become functional adults that are capable of caring for themselves. I find her being mad at you is very disrespectful, selfish and rude.

My kid's doctor turns away anyone 18 and younger. They can't legally make medical decisions for themselves until 18.

Once kid turned 18, medical practice no longer allowed us access to the account. Part of this began at age 16...

My kid started making appts at 18/19. It helps that making appointments does not involve talking on the phone. When kid had strep last week, I drove her to the doctor. She also wanted me to come into the appt with her. I assume this is because she felt so sick. That was fine. I had the time and am glad to give a sick person a ride and provide support.

Anonymous wrote:My son is 17 and just graduated high school. He made all of his appointments upon graduating physical, dentist, urgent care was needed too). I made sure to tell him to have a card to pay, his health insurance card and his id. He transported himself. He filled out all the paperwork. He retrieved his medicine from the pharmacist. As a parent, we need to be sure that we are helping our children become functional adults that are capable of caring for themselves. I find her being mad at you is very disrespectful, selfish and rude.

Anonymous wrote:18/19, I had to first help my daughter find the health clinic information for her college. Then she was able to call and book herself.

When she needed a specialist (at 19) I booked for her, and she handled the appointment on her own. It's a transition.

Anonymous wrote:I'd call together.

I'm sympathetic as we got a reminder on our home phone this morning for our college daughter about an appointment tomorrow. She's in Europe for the semester, so I assume she won't make it. I called the office to cancel rather than letting them charge her. She apparently made the appointment a year ago at the last appointment.

Anonymous wrote:You are dealing with a couple of issues here. If she wants you to make an appt and then goes, doesn't leave, and refuses the times you find, she can handle it herself. If she's busy in class and you book and she goes and follows through, that seems ok. She will have to handle in college.

Anonymous wrote:It's not a big deal, just help her make the appointment. This will not cripple in life, I promise.

Anonymous wrote:My son is 17 and just graduated high school. He made all of his appointments upon graduating physical, dentist, urgent care was needed too). I made sure to tell him to have a card to pay, his health insurance card and his id. He transported himself. He filled out all the paperwork. He retrieved his medicine from the pharmacist. As a parent, we need to be sure that we are helping our children become functional adults that are capable of caring for themselves. I find her being mad at you is very disrespectful, selfish and rude.