Military Service

Yes I think they did in a sense but then again why have they waited this long to put the force on Why did they not put the law down and explain to him when he left School about getting a Job I really hope that they are able to sort him out

Not only was it fair, I would have taken it one step further and said get a job AND pay us rent, move out, or join the military. The only additional option I would have given was to return to school full-time. The son is an adult and he needs to grow up and become a responsible adult. His father is doing what birds do to their babies when they are old enough to fly, he is pushing him out of the nest. If the father did not do this, he could very easily end up supporting his slacker son for many, many years.

Well sure it was. They gave him three choices that are very logical and in his best interest. Not saying the military is a tool to push our kids into, but it is an option. I think there was nothing wrong with that and in fact if my kids act like that at that age, I don't think I will say anything different to mine as these parents did to theirs.

YES I DO THEY Are doing him no favours coddling him he is an adult and needs to learn what life is aLL About!

The brat is an adult, not 5 yrs old. I think that his father was being VERY reasonable. I'd've probably just kicked his butt out the door & if I co-signed on the car, take it away unless the kid can make the payments. That 19 yr old is certainly old enough to have to face responsablities & its time for him to grow up! Saying this from someone who's roomie's jerk brother is back living at his folks because they "don't want him living on the streets." I mean, COME ON!!! He's 40 &*(^$* yrs old!!! He should at LEAST be paying RENT!

I think the father is being fair. He isn't helping his son any by allowing him to just be irresponsible in his home. Some children need this push, to get them motivated. I've given my 18 year old daughter until September 15 to get a full time job, which she is doing currently and to also finish her schooling, GED - High School Diploma, I don't care which one it is at this stage of the game, but she has to get it finished. If she can't accomplish this, she knows that she will have to find a place to live by this time.

Yes! He is being a deadbeat and a moocher. It is time for him to make his own way in life and sometimes you have to push the bird out of the nest. It is called tough love. If they do it now, it will be much easier for him to become a productive adult for society rather than waiting for him to do it on his own. The older he gets, the harder it will be for him to make that independent transition.