she still lives at home, yes. I don't plan to grill her when she gets home.
2007-10-21 18:35:33 · 33 answers · asked by PediC 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
LOL. who told you guys the date was tonight? you're too smart!
2007-10-21 18:41:24 · update #1
still waiting.......
2007-10-21 19:29:53 · update #2
No. I would relish having a mother to take that interest in me at that age. I lost mine when I was only 25 and need her still today. To illustrate...a young girl in our town at the age of 26 took off driving drunk and drove into a building at 80mph. She died shortly thereafter leaving four young children she just got back finally from foster care. Apparently, she was upset that their babysitter wouldn't let her take them in her state. Thank god for that. So no matter how grown up we think we are, in our twenties especially, bad decisions can be made. If you want to, wait up for her. Not that you don't trust her, you just love her more than yourself. She will see that one day, if she doesn't already. Bottom line, go ahead and be a mom.
2007-10-21 18:41:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My father used to wait up for me when I was 22. You can skip the grilling though. I remember thinking..Jeez why is he waiting up for me how dumb! Of course 15 years later with my own kid who is now only 7 years old, I wait for her to get home from school like she was in the trenches or something and I dont think its so dumb anymore.
Its not silly to me at least even if she is 50.
2007-10-21 18:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by nikogal2006 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I'm sorry to say that you are. She is 22. She is not 14. She is not 16. You cannot stop her from doing what she wants to do, and she is old enough to accept the adult consequences of adult behaviour.
But it's hard, isn't it? I remember when my daughter was just a little kid, and I figured out that the role of parents was to facilitate the development of an independent, autonomous, responsible adult.
Unfortunately, the result was achieved before we were ready for it. We are never ready for it. She will always be my little girl.
2007-10-21 18:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Pagan Dan 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. She's 22 and an adult. Even if she lives at home she is entitled to come and go freely.
However you would be within your rights to ask that she doesn't do certain things such as making a noise when she comes home or let you know if she is not coming home.
I think its all about trust.... you have to trust her.
(from mother of 2 adult offsprint)
2007-10-21 18:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Babs 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as a 24 year old I would find it weird if I lived at home and my mum waited up for me, but it probably depends on the relationship you have with your daughter.
Also if you are really concerned aout the person she is out with, you probably shouldnt have let her go in the first place...
2007-10-21 18:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by Rach 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you are holding on to her because you have no life. seriously go out and do something and stop worrying about your kids. she is 22, would it be cool if your mom waited up for you at 22. yeah you were probably out of the house but still would it be ok for her to grill you about your date. let her grow up and be a woman, she cant be a woman if you are constantly hounding her. goodl uck.
2007-10-21 19:04:35 · answer #6 · answered by Christina 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you might do that on a first date if you are not sure of the guy but after that, get your sleep. Worrying will only give you ulcers and you may well hear her when she comes in the house after the date anyhow unless she is really in stealth mode and perhaps even then depending upon how soundly you sleep.
2007-10-21 18:41:33 · answer #7 · answered by Al B 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ehh, thats a judgement call. I would have to know what kind of girl this is, who she is dating and what kind of date they are going on. Yeah-its natural to worry of course. But to wait up? I dont know about that.
Is there a reason for concern on this date she went on? Dont you trust the guy she is going out with?
2007-10-21 18:42:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can understand wanting to make sure she;s safe, but get some sleep. Put a little bell on the door so u know when she;s home.
2007-10-21 18:38:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I'm 20, and I still live with my parents, and I can tell you.... Will you be my mommy???!! My mom still tells me not to stay out late!
I say, if you trust her (and you know if you can or not), then trust that she won't do anything stupid. Maybe give her a call on her cell phone, just to make sure, and maybe let her know not to stay out too too late, but that you trust her.
2007-10-21 18:40:20 · answer #10 · answered by **[Witty_Name]** 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋