A MUST READ FOR MOMS AND DADS WITH 20 SOMETHING YEAR OLDS

I read Dear Abby everyday, and I have a 20 something year old.  I saw the below article in today's paper and just in case you didn't see it, it's a must read for any parent that has 20 something year olds!  I thought this was pretty funny, since my 20 something year old is paying $500.00 a month for rent.  This guy is getting a GREAT DEAL!!!

Dear Abby is written by Abilgail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

This artcle was printed in today's paper, January 7, 2007!

GREAT INFORMATION AND WAY TO GO MOM AND DEAR ABBY!!!!

Mom's retirement puts and end to son's free ride

Dear Abby - I have two adult sons living at home, ages 22 and 24.  Both are working.  I have recently retired and my income has become half of what it was before.  I told my sons that if they are to continue living here, they must pay room and board of $30 a week or find a place to live with the amenities they have here. 

They are now ranting and raving and calling me a bad mother.  Am I being unreasonable?  I feel I have provided my sons with a good life, and it is now time for them to take some responsibility for their own support.  It's time to grow up.  Am I wrong?

My oldest son says he refuses to help me pay my mortgage!  I told him to either pay the $120 a month or try to find a cheaper place to live.  Any thought on this?

Dear Stressed Out - You're making perfect sense to me.  If you older boy was not centered so much on himself and his wants (notice, I didn't say "needs"), he would realize that you have made him a generous offer.

Because of your diminished income, of COURSE there is no questions that your sons should contribute to the household expenses.  It's possible they won't realize what a good deal they've been having until they try to match it in the real world.  Stand your ground, Mom, and don't take any back talk.