25-Year-Old Son Refuses to Leave the House!

25-Year-Old Son Refuses to Leave the House!
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[@KidCity1985]

Turn off your internet

[@cutehumor]

the son will move out the next day! LOL

[@bugeyewrex6138]

Kinda hard to get a job with no internet these days … food for thought .

[@racegrubb2152]

@@bugeyewrex6138 I'm sure he got a phone, he can use his data

[@dakotasikes6690]

He reads and writes pretty sure he doesn't care about the internet. Take the books away

[@honeybadger2986]

Just change the Wi-Fi password.

[@ShalomDove]

Nothing wrong with having artistic ambitions- nothing at all. But you know what? Stephen King sold Carrie while he was teaching high school English and supporting a wife and baby. Art happens alongside life.

[@karil6461]

This^ the arts rarely pay the bills

[@sitcomchristian6886]

Yep. My husband writes, and his day job is in plumbing. Supports a family of 5!

[@mmp495]

​@@sitcomchristian6886 Wow!! Two completely different fields. That is impressive and awesome.

[@jahbern]

@@sitcomchristian6886good for him! My son is applying for college soon and he wants to major in music composition. We are working with him right now to choose either a second major or a minor that he can use to make money/get a job while he builds up his music career. We are dead serious with him about how difficult the gig life will be until he makes a name for himself. He knows he’s going to have to work hard to support himself. He’s willing to do the work, so we are willing to support him.

[@finleythegolden2909]

Some artists are so into it they scrape together some money to buy a shack and live away from others. Growing up a lady lived off grid painting in her little barn she built. She was quite the barefoot hippie. She didn’t want any part of society, she just wanted to paint. Gotta give her credit it was a very well built barn and she was a very good artist

[@laurademarzo4138]

“He misread a girls actions” Told me all I needed to know about the enabling.

[@Hatbox948]

I wonder what that means exactly?

[@roninthesecond3600]

Woman often and do lie especially with feminism. You guys often lie so without evidence. Stop seriously! She even said he wasen't like this till. Good chance it was a false allegation or something that a company was just scared to keep him. Probably not an attractive guy but he was attractive the girl probably would not of cared. Nobody address what actually happened.

[@kpoppy9635]

Or he's autistic and doesn't understand social ques. But it also depends what he did in response.

[@albertmarnell9976]

I'm homosexual and women in the workplace were delusional enough to think that I was coming on to them. Women should get real and stop looking for things that are not there! Long ago, they would have been lucky if I came on to them.

[@deb9806]

he didn't touch her so that's a plus but today you need to watch things that were okay in the 70's and 80's when I worked. Much better but he might be socially awkward and not even know he did something wrong.

[@leeannarose6384]

This felt empowering. My son is making me evict him, his girl, and 3 kids. They been here a year with no jobs. Told me I should go ahead and die today. So they have to go NOW

[@michelejohnson6459]

Don't eat or drink anything in that house!😮

[@KathyClark-us9op]

😯 They would be out. Most states you have to serve them with an eviction notice.

[@s1234pro]

Did you do it? Please tell me you did.

[@s1234pro]

I feel like my son is waiting for us to die too.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

That's horrible. I'm so sorry they aren't grateful for the help you are giving them. They need to get out

[@dougprentice1363]

10 years from now there will be a 35 year old, living with mom.

[@hadenanderson563]

Yeah. Join us for the 10th Anniversary of the Dr. John Delony. Featuring Cathy's Son!

[@drn13355]

Yep. And she will say "we are trying to kick him out".

[@Amrfx3]

And ?

[@TempeSoldier123]

@@drn13355or “he won’t leave”.

[@drn13355]

He got fired for sexual harassment and he lives at home with his parents. Yes the parents are enabling him. And they are making it worse for him.

[@jakes658]

She even says it wasn't his fault because it wasn't physical!

[@christinamartinez8132]

She deserves it for enabling him and not teaching him to be responsible. He's never leaving.

[@albertmarnell9976]

People don't understand about psychiatric disabilities. It can happen to anyone. This also is a civil matter and this horse doctor does not know that the police will not get involved. It has to go to court. The son can sue the parents. He needs help. You can not just put people on the street. It has to go through the courts. If the judge is not as stupid as the parents and the advice given to them, he will probably find that the son needs Social Security Disability! How in the hell could he afford the rents today? He sounds disabled and is at risk of dying on the streets.

[@mmp495]

It's a big issue nowadays. It's terrifying to think we have a few generations that will not have the skill set to make it on their own.

[@albertmarnell9976]

@@mmp495 Neither you, nor the parents have had the son psychologically examined or counselled. He could be disabled and unable to work. Making generalizations about young males especially is so wrong. Yet if he were blind, the sympathy card immediately goes out.

[@anncassidy3705]

Stop filling the refrigerator

[@beckypetersen2680]

And change the wifi password to something impossible to guess

[@michellesouthflorida9682]

this one is hard

[@karenmassey8354]

Can’t stand the excessive coddling of boys these days.

[@cutehumor]

Too many mama boys!!

[@saramatthews7159]

Way too many boys being coddled while the daughters are kicked out at 18...its sick

[@tylersamuel5021]

@@saramatthews7159bullshit usually it’s the daughters getting coddled while the boys get kicked out

[@ecclairmayo4153]

​@@tylersamuel5021- I'd that were the case, then why are there so many loser young males compared to their counterparts?

[@joycemckenzie5723]

Its DISGUSTING!!!!

[@jeffkelly9197]

I lived with my parents until I was 25 years old. Smartest decision I've ever made, I was able to save 70k in the bank and get a good career. Now at 29 I have a career, house, car ect... If you can live with your parents save as much money as you can just don't be lazy and do nothing.

[@donaldlyons17]

Yep most people I know who leach off others or the government seems to do better!!! Living with other people was hard for me because I don't like to baby sit and unlike the law I can not just take s**t from people when they do things they are not supposed to or not do things they are not supposed to.

[@tiffanyyllera5977]

Sounds like you had a goal and was actively working towards it. This video is sharing a completely different situation….

[@marktheshark2569]

Nice I just turned 22 have around 57k. I don’t plan to move out for a while. My relationship with my mom is amazing. Idc what others say, I’m gonna stay here for a little while

[@jeffkelly9197]

@@marktheshark2569 stay strong I got my balls busted for awhile especially at work lol, people are just mad that they didn't have the opportunity to save cash. I also loved living with my parents so it all worked out. Before I had a mortgage and everything I lived like a king enjoy it brotha!

[@marktheshark2569]

@@jeffkelly9197 thanks glad your doing well. I really don’t care what others say I’m gonna stay here for a while build up a very good amount and then leave. But I’m not at that point in my life yet

[@edhcb9359]

This Mom is the problem. She’s holding back the son with her excuses and coddling.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

_It's called an enabler._

[@danilaroche1156]

I was afraid to put my 23 year old out. He wouldn't work. No college. Nothing but partying and disrespect. God told me to give him a time frame. I did. He wouldn't change. I threw him out as God told me to. He eventually got a great job. Now he's a successful realtor. Lady, stop being a wimp.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

The issue with these types of situations is the problem starts way before rhey became an adult. They weren't raised to do their chores, laundry, cook etc when they were underage.

[@itscool770]

My brother is like this. He even lived on my couch a short while. The reason it was short was because I told him when I go to work I leave and lock the doors with you outside the house. You can use that time to find a job. Let’s just say he only stayed with me a week before finding somewhere more comfortable to live.

[@user-herenotthere]

Great way of handling it

[@theresa78201]

I know of a homeless shelter that operates this way. Adults cannot hang out in the shelter during the day unless they are caring for a preschool child or they work a night shift.

[@shelly478]

I know a woman who had a son in his late 20s. No job and just stayed at home. He would wait until she went to work to pawn her stuff at the pawn shop, so he had money for beer and drugs. She would even lock her bedroom door hiding her valuables he hadn't sold yet, and he would break into the bedroom from the outside window to steal what she was hiding. How she solved it was she moved to another town and left him there. She had been renting so I don't know what happened after that.

[@zesuper]

She should have put his ass in jail. That’s disgusting.

[@theresa78201]

@@zesuper Her reasoning was probably that putting charges on his record would make it even harder for him to find work.

[@deb9806]

I don't think this young man was doing that, but drugs do make people act like opposites of themselves. When a coworker said she hit bottom years ago, it was stealing from her grandmother. That was her bottom.

[@nicholasselke5214]

@theresa78201 that’s a terrible excuse. If it led to criminal charges, she didn’t make it happen. The son would’ve done it to himself

[@camcam221133]

Not working at 25 is unacceptable. If trying to convince him for a year didn't work then I'm sorry buddy you're out

[@johnmartin4641]

I agree in most situations. I do know of an exception. I know a guy who didn’t get a job until 25 because he wanted to work for a specific company that likes to promote from within and it’s almost impossible to get a job there unless you start your career there. He kept applying for a few years after graduating college and finally got hired at age 25 and got a starting total compensation of around $97,000 after he completed an internship with them. It worked.

[@kathygarner8897]

@@johnmartin4641 That's a rare exception.

[@johnmartin4641]

@@kathygarner8897 I know. My point is that not working until 25 is usually bad, but there are exceptions where it makes sense.

[@georgemendez6760]

@@kathygarner8897 what about my situation, i started college at 20 due to my family being middle class (too poor for college & too rich for fafsa) and i'm a senior and am only graduating late because i had to deal with extreme depression and anxiety due to a failed relationship, covid, and other mental health issues associated with college, i'm 25 and i don't feel like my situation is rare at all

[@kathygarner8897]

@@georgemendez6760 Kudos to you, young man, for keeping on your path and not allowing anything or anyone to deter you for long. You will make a good employee because you overcame what could have been overwhelming odds. I have respect for that kind of determination.

[@lachannajones]

I have 7 sons ages 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23 & 31. My oldest son graduated high school when he was 18. Moved from St. Louis to Houston, Texas. He's engaged, he has no children, he makes $60 an hour & he had a house built from the ground up when he was 29. I NEVER believed in coddling my sons. NEVER.

[@salonsavy6476]

Smart decision

[@Jinger17]

YES!! My MIL taught her sons to be independent. But to also think their wives should think they are a prince like her! Doesn’t work that way! Lol.

[@christinamartinez8132]

What does your eldest son do for a career?

[@lachannajones]

@@christinamartinez8132 He works with the oil & gas. He calibrates systems...

[@theshadowfax239]

You come on here telling your life story and bragging about your children, why do you think anybody cares? Your post contributed nothing constructive. Are you really that desperate for attention?

[@lot2196]

I have a first cousin like this. He's now 35 and weighs 500+ pounds.

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

Sweet life

[@CrissVanValin]

He should just stay put. This mother and father have NO intention of making him leave. He’ll be there forever

[@rachelharrison7961]

I think the problem isn’t that he lives at home, it’s that he won’t do anything. If he lived at home, but contributed to the household, that would be OK IMO. I don’t think this caller would care if her son lived at home until he got married. It’s the not leaving his room for a year that she’s worried about.

[@beccadotelpy]

Exactly. I think so, too. He should definitely get a job. Kicking him out will solve nothing especially is he currently has no money.

[@johniii8147]

Yep. Some parents actually like their kids living at home (especially Asian and Hispanic cultures), but expect them to be productive human beings and contribute to the household. Some parents actually take advantage of that and guilt trip them into staying and paying. So it goes both ways.

[@obitouchiha6439]

There's also a matter of house rules. Most parents restrict their offsprings from doing things they don't approve of inside the household. So if a young adult wants an individual home space where they have free reign to do as they please in their house own room.

[@cindiexoxoxo3773]

Yep!! That’s exactly my situation! My son is almost 21. I really don’t want him to not live w me, but damn he does NOTHING! When I ask him to do a chore, he always has an excuse or answer back. Then when he finally does it, it’s usually half ass effort. I ask very little of him, and get so very little back. If he would contribute a little, we would never argue and I’d love for him to stay here. I kicked him out, yesterday on Thanksgiving. He cussed me out, told me I’m crazy, nobody likes me, and he hopes I burn in hell. I will never allow him the ability to use me or manipulate me again bc Ive cut him off completely! I wish him luck out there with his 22 yr old gf w 3 kids, who is still married to another man. Good luck with that. Bye 👋

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Yes they still need to contribute and or take care of their own expenses

[@crack1270]

I blame the parents for letting it get to this point

[@andrewheffel3565]

The rent idea sounds good. You could tell him he has 30 days before you start charging him $500/month rent, or you throw him out. He will eventually move.

[@trishh9823]

And double every three months

[@RayF6126]

$500 a month is extremely low compared to the average rental, that's still a benefit. Mine's lower than that only because I own my mobile home without a mortgage on rented land. That in itself was a lot of work.

[@vanessagarcia6665]

And $500 is a steal of a deal!

[@Zumcho]

This is actually really common. When my grown little brother was dating his now wife, she asked him why he doesn't move out. He told her "I have everything I need, why would I move out." Now he's unemployed on her couch instead of my mom's couch.

[@porcelaindolli3]

She shouldve seen the red flag.

[@Zumcho]

@@porcelaindolli3 you would think! But she continues to support him, they've been married 10 years at least. What a joke.

[@porcelaindolli3]

@@Zumcho I imagine they have kids and that’s the one sad thing keeping her tied to that pathetic excuse of a man.

[@Zumcho]

@@porcelaindolli3 correct again, they just had their 3rd. 😒

[@cutehumor]

@Maj Mahal Good thing your brother got married. He would be sleeping on your couch by now. He still might need your couch, when his wife divorces him. LOLOL

[@Blvkcoyote]

Yes the mom is an enabler but John is a bit off base saying that he is living “ever 25 year old mans dream” I worked from the minute I was legally allowed to at 15 and absolutely did not “need” to. The son is a loser, and I guarantee mom is sugar coating the SA case or son is not telling the whole truth.

[@christinebutler7630]

If kiddo doesn't want to go to college or trade school, can't find a job that supports him, there's always the armed forces.

[@mle011]

I see this same issue with my extended family. Kick him out now so that when he’s 35, 45, he’s maybe learned a thing or two and made something of himself. If you coddle him for the next 20-30 years until you die, he will be 45-55 and still a total man-child.

[@investmentkage]

My uncle actually has this problem right now. He's 50 and my grandmother just died. Who knows what is going to happen to him.

[@Native722]

Their are 35 year olds doing this.

[@KatieLHall-fy1hw]

My husband falls close to this. He went to school and graduated but never lived by himself. I wonder if his family would have pushed him out if he hadn’t met me in college (he went straight from his parents to living with me). Well past that point now but I am always curious what would have happened to him

[@bionicwoman9884]

I know a 50 year old doing this​@@Native722

[@MariaKoroleva.Realtor]

I raised my son on my own since he was 4.5. His dad went to jail, my in-laws cut us off and disappeared. My son is 20 and is studying aerospace engineering in college, excellent student. He came home for summer and snapped at me a few times to the point when he had a major mental melt down and I called cops. I was terrified that I made the worst mistake in my life by turning him against me but at the same time deep inside I knew that I love him enough to not let him step over me and become abusive towards women. He didn’t have a male figure to learn from but that’s not the reason to disrespect his own mother. And since he thought I could do nothing about it, he was sent to his grandparents for now with the help of the cops unfortunately.

[@Ryan-wx1bi]

Statistics say he will end up in jail some day

[@MariaKoroleva.Realtor]

@@Ryan-wx1bi that terrifies me… he’s everything I’ve got. He’s a sweet kid but he can’t be treating women the way he treated me…

[@hiddenhand6973]

@@MariaKoroleva.Realtor he needs anger management quick. Pray, pray, pray!

[@angelgjr1999]

Get him a gym membership and a physical job. He’ll be too tired to be angry haha. I’m saying this as a 25 year old male with anger issues. But I’d never put my hands on a woman and I love my parents

[@MariaKoroleva.Realtor]

@@angelgjr1999 he plays waterpolo. And he just got a job. He’s a good kid. I want him to be kind, leveled and calm, but he sees his own dad in himself it feels like. That’s my fear. I’ve done everything I could to get him where he’s now completely on my own. If he can’t overcome his unwarranted anger with me, I won’t be able to help him.

[@AstonM6]

"No kids?!! Who is going to take care of you when you're old?" Answer: The money that I saved by not producing something like this, or worse. My dogs have better value than her son.

[@imageword5576]

sounds like copium to me

[@colinrussell2017]

When someone says that my reply is "Who is going to take care of YOU when you're old." Unfortunately there are MANY people who don't visit their parents in old age.

[@nenax24x]

My elder brother is 43 still living at home with his two teenage children!! I can't convince my dad to get him to leave. I've been gone and so has my younger brother. Unbelievable.

[@Alex-Mex]

You need to talk to your dad again. My brother lived with my dad for years after he left the Army, my dad died and my brother was constantly moving. It took him years to finally get that nobody will help him anymore. He was 42 until he finally got it. If your dad waits until he dies, your brother will blame the depression so people can help him out. All he’s doing is making it harder for him later on.

[@nenax24x]

@Alexthegreat84 I tried to help them all. This is the path they have chosen and I won't allow them to drag me down with them anymore. They are all adults.

[@rickgrimesisboss1068]

Yep my brother's the same. Mom won't do anything.

[@Carib6855]

You need to mine your own business. Some of you are quick to tell parents to get children out while parents are left in their old age by themselves or ended up in a nursing home with strangers.

[@Prophezora]

My sister and her three grown children still live with my mom. Lol it's annoying. They don't contribute either and my sister cannot hold a job.

[@Umph84]

I have a feeling there is going to be a huge influx of man-children just like her son. Most teenagers these days fail to launch and they all think they are above most average jobs.

[@donaldlyons17]

Well it used to be in many places the lowest paying jobs could work for paying for the basics. NOW only a certain wage will work and not everyone can nor will be able to get the "better" jobs. Even if the kids all had the skills they still have to find employment and many do not have the support network nor connections they need.

[@Umph84]

@@donaldlyons17 While that may be true, living at home should not exempt a person from getting a job and contributing.

[@BasedRichardNixon]

@@donaldlyons17 this just seems like a huge cop out. Of course a $7.25 an hour job won’t get you by to make a living by your own but that’s McDonald’s wages, no one wants to work there forever or should. Just enabling more mediocrity with your statement

[@dragoncat5836]

I made it on my own starting at $6.50 an hour. Rented a room and rode my bike to work. It's doable, at least as a starting point. Of course I didn't stay there long. But if that's the only job you can find right now it's enough to survive if you're smart about it.

[@marasmith8472]

Give the kid food, internet, transportation, and you wonder why he won't move out? Duh!

[@cutehumor]

He is missing out on chicks! Rather be in his room "writing" yeah right

[@johniii8147]

@@cutehumor Maybe he's not really into to "chicks"...no good one man or women is going to interested in a 25 year old loser still living in childhood bedroom with no job.

[@georgemendez6760]

@@johniii8147 well there goes most college students who got a late start because this country doesn't prioritize education the way it should

[@nishan_ghimire]

"Writing the Great American Novel" hahaha...Good one Dr. Delony!

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

I bounced back and forth with my folks a couple of times before 26 or so. It wasn't my first choice but I was trying to get on my feet. My mom never questioned it. I'd worked my tail off through college and grad school. Much of high school and even when I was in junior high. It all worked out. I have friends who say they'd never have allowed me to do what I did. I bought my first house when I was 27. Retired in my 50s with a steady, lifetime income -- my house had been paid off for years. I'm so grateful that my mom taught me to be frugal with money. The difference between me and this guy -- I worked my butt off all the time and seldom made mistakes with my money. My mom gave me a great gift.

[@devadii24]

I think most parents would not be in a rush to kick out if the child is working towards a goal, like you did… I stayed til 27, brought my husband in lol We were waiting for our house to be built and were able to save the closing deposit 💵 But we did chores, helped with bills, etc… this kid sounds like a disaster 😢

[@sherryd3299]

As long as the adult child is working hard I'd have no problem bouncing back to home a few times until he/she got on their feet. They must work and have a plan for saving money to get a place of their own.

[@rosamoreno4794]

This is more common than we think. My mom still has my 50 yr old brother in the home. He’s never left and brought a baby momma and they have 3 teens. Pays no rent. 😳👎🏻🤦🏻‍♀️🤮😩

[@Zumcho]

Absolutely! It's very common. My little brother never moved out on his own. Went from being unemployed at my parents house to unemployed at his wife's house. A real winner.

[@marycarricaburu3683]

I feel for you. It has to be so hard seeing this.

[@cutehumor]

it sucks to have family members who are losers. They will grift on you next if your parents kick them out.

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

@@Zumcho *His wife is a good one for being his 2nd "mom".*

[@AimeePoppinBabies]

This is the worst possible scenario no joke...😶

[@bungle3912]

I don’t understand why he wouldn’t want money. Having no money is horrible.

[@donaldlyons17]

Well but he can't make a ton of money so it might not help just to have a few dollars.... $200 a month buys far less than it did 15 years ago!!!!! Plus so many jobs do not scale over time.

[@bungle3912]

@@donaldlyons17 Yeah, but he's currently earning nothing. No work, no benefits. I'd much rather work and have some money than absolutely nothing.

[@donaldlyons17]

@@bungle3912 Well but that assumes a better than break even unless I misunderstood. Put it like this: $600 earned with $600 in expenses is still 0!!!! The point of working under that is not obvious to me at all!!!!!!!

[@trowwzers5057]

I quit my job 3 months ago and I only had $3000 saved. I worked long hours, often having to travel to different states a few hours from home. I was also an addict I’m over 60 days clean and while going to my job interview, my car caught on fire on the freeway. All my money was spent on fixing it. I’m still unemployed and can’t find anything that pays more than $15 an hour. My mom now gives me an allowance for groceries as long as I do chores. I hardly fight with her either and we get along. She honestly doesn’t want me to find a new job When companies learn to pay their employees according to Zombie Joe’s inflation, I won’t get any job that pays less than $25 an hour

[@adamrivera7889]

I’m 25 right now, I’m 99% sure I would still be living with my parents if it wasn’t for me meeting my now wife. (I would be working) We’re married with a 15 month baby boy with an other on the way! We’re also homeowners. Sad to say my 22 year old sister has no job and isn’t going to school, she’s wasting her life living with my parents doing nothing. My 21 year old brother also looks like he will be going down the same road as her. (He has a job at least) I love my parents! But I would NEVER parent my kids how they parented me… chain breaks with me.

[@imageword5576]

I mean 21 and 22 are still very young, it's not necessarily a bad thing that they still live with your parents at that age. Not everyone is lucky enough to meet their future spouse and start a family in their early-mid 20's and get everything figured out

[@adamrivera7889]

@@imageword5576 sister (23 now) still living with my folks and still has no job and isn’t going to school. Brother (22 now) still living with my folks but at least he’s still working BUT with no money saved up. If my kids were in my siblings shoes I would be putting a lot of pressure on them to get it together or leave the house. Tough love is sometimes necessary in these situations.

[@capstake8788]

Im watching this almost 3 years after it was posted knowing he is probably still living their. Because she is doing a great job enabling him

[@texasgina]

He’s probably depressed because of what happened at work with the woman. I don’t know the details but He may have just been trying to get friendly with the girl to go out with him because he liked her and she didn’t feel the same way and she reported him. Nowadays even a joke is sexual harassment.

[@Shay-yg7nm]

If she doesnt kick him out now she will be stuck with him forever. My mom enables my brother and sister and they both live at home and their both in their 30s! Stop enabling him and get him out.

[@julievuitt0n]

I helped my mom financially,bought items for the house ,kept my room clean and constantly cleaned messes they would leave intentionally....and i got treated like a verman in a strangers home ..... some people dont realize how good they have it ! 😢

[@elliebellie7816]

When my 22-year old layabout son wouldn't get out and get a job or help around the house and wanted to be mouthy and ill-tempered, I posted a 30-day eviction notice on his door. When he was still there on day 31, I had the police come over and escort him out while I had the locks changed on the door. Most of his precious belongings ended up in the middle of the yard until he came and got them. It's been about a year and he's been couch-surfing ever since then. Not my problem.

[@johannesswillery7855]

Stay strong, he will tire of it.

[@FranzCev]

Kicking out somebody who did not asked to be born in thid world is just mind boggling to me

[@johannesswillery7855]

@@FranzCev So they get to be fed by mommy like a baby robin until they die?

[@jas6593]

He should join the military and get a check for the rest of his life 😂 he can retire in his 20s like the rest of them.

[@deb9806]

Was there a drug or alcohol problem? Most people don't act like that unless there are other issues

[@crow-vz5lx]

I've hustled for money since I was 12 years old. Raking leaves, mowing lawns washing cars. Then selling door to door. Geez these weak little children and parents

[@arash9255]

You are telling, you did that for money but he has the money you are weak to understand people i went to work 2 wice and quited that cause i didn't have motivation like needing money or hoby

[@Mickey-jn7hy]

@@arash9255 Maybe spend some time learning to spell?

[@Jpl-z7p]

Don’t you think it’s odd to go from complete enabling to throwing him out on the street. You allow him to rest on his laurels for 25 years and then throw him on his head. How about setting in place a plan for him to leave and holding him accountable. It’s like you’ve created the problem and then you punish him for it. It’s so toxic. Show him how to be an adult and hold him accountable. He shouldn’t have to face homelessness. Do it in an emotionally healthy way.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Exactly. They dint want to admit this is the parents doing way before the child turned 18. At least Guide him with a pathway

[@proudatheist2042]

I get your point. However, it's the adult's responsibility to do that. Parents will not always teach their child vital skills. It sucks, but adults must learn to use their cognitive abilities to make plans for themselves and act on them.

[@MrMooCow199]

Parents who baby their children into adulthood will end up raising adult babies. Adult babies have poor life outcomes. As soon as they are old enough to do something, STOP DOING IT FOR THEM. If they are old enough to wipe their own butts, do their laundry, make them. If they are old enough to spend money, make them work for that money. The worst case scenario is for the adult baby to learn nothing in life, then get kicked out of the house at 35 with zero life skills and zero employment history.

[@thewordistruth399]

Dr. D you can't just kick somebody out of your house. If they live there, receive mail there, then just packing their stuff and dumping it on the lawn is not something you can do. Legally, you cannot just do that, even if it's your adult child who does not pay rent. Come on, you know better. That's why it's really never a good practice to let people move in with you when they are struggling, because getting them out again is a nightmare.

[@wiseowl2020]

The parents would be wise to file a legal eviction. Serve him with an eviction notice and that would give them the ability to call police of he refused to leave.

[@beccadotelpy]

Yep, in my old job in social services we ran into this problem. Police don't get involved in civil matters. And if that stuff they bought has been in his possession for a long time it wouldn't legally be considered theirs anymore... it's his and keeping it is theft. Evictions cost money and time and they make getting new housing very difficult. One parent got mad at us for being unable to re-house her daughter and she evicted her. Never mind that being beyond our office's capabilities, every agency we talked to saw the eviction and put her at the bottom of the list.

[@mindfulness123]

They can go to court though and it's a fairly quick legal proceeding.

[@lachannajones]

Legally you don't have to house your adult child. My ex boyfriend put his grown daughter out after she wanted to get in his face. He called the police & they made her leave.

[@mindfulness123]

@@lachannajones In some states like mine, you would have to go to court if they have lived there for more than 30 days.

[@wenditraub609]

Sell the house and move to a one bedroom condo in a 55+ retirement village.

[@jillpruett4772]

When I was 23 I was pulling substantially the same thing. I was stuck and wanting out so bad but no resources. Finally my dad kicked me out. At the time he did so, he said I would thank him later. I told him I was thanking him now. I didn't tell him his actions were an answer to prayer. I had not one ounce of resentment. This was fifty years ago.

[@ne9835]

Man!

[@sfappetrupavelandrei]

Yeah.... I would probably never talk with my dad if he would do something like that.

[@JohnnyDouchbag-nr5yf]

Tough love usually works!

[@turtels6764]

What kept you home? Were you just too scared to leave without the push?

[@suek7086]

Such hard advice to actually carry through but if they don’t act it will be a disaster.

[@NeccoWecco]

Usually people in these situations aren't lazy, they're struggling. Sounds like he needs therapy at the very least.

[@Traumatised311]

Ikr Nobody likes living with parents Unless they're daddy princess or something

[@aislcsales]

No. He is a loser. Created by a weak society and weak parents. Being a Loser and being a weak minded man is not OK

[@NeccoWecco]

@@aislcsales Sounds like you have a very toxic world view 👍

[@1740ryguy]

Not every solution to a problem is therapy. To me that's just a lazy way of looking at things. He probably is depressed after losing his job the way he did, but that's not an excuse just to take advantage of his parents. I was this kid, once my parents decided enough was enough and committed to kicking me out the shock of it was enough to wake me up and get my life on track. Get therapy if you think you need it, but it doesn't just end there.

[@kathygarner8897]

@@NeccoWecco Naw- he sounds like a grown up who knows the world is not fair and there will always be problems in life- but refusing to be an adult and learn how to deal with problems, instead of hiding at home waiting for perfect conditions, is what we all have to do at some point. What if he had no parents?? What would he be doing then?? Do that. Some of todays young people have never been taught to deal with stress, with their parents always running interference for them, and think they shouldn't HAVE to deal with stress, when actually, stress is a part of life. Instead of hiding at home, learn to become problem solvers.

[@gokumetrix80]

I am 26 year old, have a good paying job, but I won't be leaving my parents house anytime soon. Why should I? to pay half my salary away to a apartment living an lonely existence? I rather give this money to my parents which I do, and I have some company at home.

[@Hyperion5566]

It’s because, similarly to my own situation there just isn’t the familial strength to actually work together and productively communicate until someone is educated enough to really be okay on their own. It’s this weird “sprint” to the end that lol kind of western families have, like okay time to kick em out I’ve done what I can. Usually without the proper discipline required in the first place

[@messily1456]

It sounds like you’re contributing to the household. That’s not what this mom is struggling with.

[@bethanybrowne3808]

She probably can't just kick him out, she will need to go through the eviction process. Start it ASAP.

[@theseeker4700]

Lol? its her house! I wish my son would, I wouldnt need the police, he would be too scared to stay.

[@johniii8147]

There is not "eviction" process since there is no lease. If he won't agree and refused as he said you'd just have to call the police and let them handle it. It usually doesn't come to that if you get real serious you have so many days to be out and follow through on that. It's largely mom's fault for letting it go on for so long

[@nicholebryant7359]

Serve with Notice to Quit, then eviction

[@DG-mk7kd]

To be a writer you need Life Experience, that doesn't come from living in moms basement He needs to enlist in merchant marines, then bum around asia, then work on his writing.

[@JL-fo9rz]

Parents need to teach their kids how to be independent at a young age so they can move out during the right time. It's impossible for an adult to be on their own when their parents baby them while growing up.

[@beccadotelpy]

Police won't get involved in a civil dispute. I worked in social services and ran into situations with clients several times. They might tell him to leave for a night but they can't legally remove him. She'd have to evict him...which is costly. And he'd have an eviction on his record which would make it difficult for him to get housing especially if he's unemployed.

[@leathelandlady]

That's his issue. He's obviously not taking her seriously and at this point, it's disrespectful to his parents. Hopefully it won't go that far to actually file but she needs to start with an official notice.

[@normantheforeman9866]

Sometimes you gotta hit a wall lol

[@camcam221133]

The paying rent a month is a great idea

[@budgiebirdy]

I'm not sure how that would really work out, though. Any landlord is going to want to see a current paycheck stub, proof of income, and a stable employment history. If he gets his new place on his parents' credit, then they're financially responsible and they're just enabling his deadbeat ways in a different way.

[@johniii8147]

@@budgiebirdy There are plenty of roommate situations where none of that is required. Obviously no job no savings that's the route he would have to go to start out on his own.

[@budgiebirdy]

@@johniii8147 It's gong to be more difficult to find something, but I don't think paying for anything is going to help. That's why he's in the situation he is.

[@johniii8147]

@@budgiebirdy Agreed I’m paying for everything but it’s pretty easy to find a roommate situation in most cities there are a lot of broke people out there that need one. He’s gonna have to get a job

[@quelquun2018]

Been doing since since I was 17, when I got my 1st job

[@deb9806]

I like John but why isn't he asking more questions? I think the kid is maybe lazy but does he have any friends? No money, can't really go out, no car unless he uses parents. No real job history and no letter of rec from last one. He does sound depressed. No desire to be independent, another clue he might not have any real friends. Socially awkward? John couldn't do much but unless he young man has academic potential and can go to community college or a tech school or even take classes for writing in his spare time, he needs help. Kicking him out wont give him direction. He can't pay for anything without a job and that takes weeks to accumulate money and recs. So much unsaid, a book of Ken's is NOT going to help him.

[@TPWK216]

My brother was the same... he lived home until he was 35. When my parents sold theyre house he had to leave and he did great. I believe my parents was part of the blame, my mother had someone to take care of and my father could ask for help when he wanted. He never wanted to leave because it was so comftorble for him. Getting his clothes watched, 3 homecooked meal every day. The excuses for every part of them was beyond. It was so frustrating! i tried to explain to my parents they did not do him a favor to encourage him to live at home. I now a son with severe ADHD, I know he is going to struggle and going to neeď my support. But he will definentily learn to 'if you want money then you work for it!' As well as cooking and turn on the washingmachine. He is only 8 but im working on him becoming indepent for his own wellbeing!

[@carmenlynn5441]

I was barely a year off of graduation when 2020 hit, i was laid off from a factory and for almost a year i was berated and treated like a child until i used my stimulus to get a place of my own when i finally got a job. My parents went as far as court to legally evict me by then. You know what the difference was? They didnt want me out, they wanted me to keep being the live in maid, childcarer, and abused scapegoat i always was. They didnt even use the legal court order, i was there for a month playing along and left in one morning all at once My point is, I wouldve used my opportunities if I had a mom that cared as much as this one. Her son is just a deadbeat losed

[@nikkole9951]

This is why I always tell my kids once you’re 18 you need to get a job and pay me rent if you choose to stay at home. You will live by our rules. If you don’t like it you need to move out. I will only help support my kids if they’re continuing their education but after that they need to make their own way. This is what happens when you enable your kids and make it too easy for them to do nothing. I’m sorry but this lady has herself to blame here.

[@theclassicstare5713]

If kids are paying just as much as their parents there is no need for rules.

[@wiseowl2020]

Amen Mama!

[@nikkole9951]

@@wiseowl2020 Where did I mention they would be paying as much as me?

[@wiseowl2020]

@@nikkole9951 You won't but they will come for your money, too. They will come for EVERYONE's paycheck not just "the rich."

[@Jinger17]

“There’s no decent jobs in this town…unless you want work like 40 hours a week!” Stop thinking Your son is a baby. He is a 25 year-old MAN!! I’m guessing this babying led to some of the sexual harassment issue. 🤦‍♀️

[@tuchus8781]

He is her only child and she really doesn't want him to grow up

[@cutehumor]

Wrong. She said she has a daughter too!!

[@imageword5576]

She mentioned having a daughter multiple times, remember when she said having mental health issues running in the family? Try to listen better before commenting next time.

[@RaleighLink]

My mom kicked me out at 18, I had no money and no place to stay. I figured out life REAL QUICK, found my way, now have multiple businesses, paid for my degree in full… in short getting kicked out at 18 was the best thing that ever happened to me.

[@adrianaclark8498]

When I was growing up, (boomer) all of us children knew we were out the door at eighteen years of age. So, we were!

[@Elyas-HPS]

What happened to you could have killed your future entirely, you made the unbelievable change of what was supposed to happen to you, logically would be catastrophic... Be proud of yourself

[@cabayern9416]

John doesn't get it. Hard to remove a person from the home.

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

Easy if they have no income. Padlock access to food, remove their stuff.

[@flawedexistence]

Exactly. They have Residency status. Do they receive mail at your address? Does his Driver's License have your address on it? Has he lived there for months to years? You are stuck with him unless you go to Court to have me legally evicted.

[@elettramia6380]

@@flawedexistencewhich is exactly what you do then if that is the case

[@tshandy1]

When my son graduated high school (recently), I presented him with these options: 1) You can go to college and your mother and I will support you. 2) If you don't want to go to college, you will pay your mother and me $500 a month to stay here. 3) it's a big world out there, so go create your own options. He chose option 2, but the $500 a month is keeping him on the work path.

[@brookesmith1550]

Take the $500 a month and set it aside and when he is ready to buy his own home give it back. That’s what a great parent does!!!

[@AllIAm1]

@@brookesmith1550 love that

[@Jane5720]

@@brookesmith1550 That’s your opinion, that’s not what a great parent does a great parent does not give the money back because The adult child understand that it cost to live somewhere.

[@anamunguiacoach7676]

I love this. My first daughter I gave her the some options: 1-choose what you want to study. 2-go to France as an aupair 3- find a job. She chose to go as an aupair. After a year- she choose to work, and finally study. It took her longer to find what she wanted. Some take longer. It is ok. We are parents for a reason. Give choices and make him follow thru. Non of them is doing just reading and writing-/ he has nights and weekends for that hobby! 🙏 working will make him think and make his dreams come true, find a job near producers is a good idea!

[@dking1362]

@@brookesmith1550 Are you a parent?

[@MarkovianMan]

Totally agree that he needs to get a job, any job. However, in most places her son will not be able to afford his own place (especially on warehouse worker wages). She and her husband need to accept and be ok with making their son homeless unless he can figure out some other living situation (like renting a room from someone else, having one or more roommates, etc.). But nothing is going to change while he's comfortably living at home.

[@deekang6244]

Yes he can. Roommates like the rest of us

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

25 with a GOOD job and living at home due to the cost of living. Living at home itself is not the problem, it’s actually a very smart financial decision, it’s not working that’s the issue

[@vhirsch4270]

Why isn't there any discussion about his mental state? He sounds like he might be traumatised and/or depressed. Doesn't sound like he is enjoying life.

[@Aminah6623]

25 is a grown man. He has to go.

[@Man_in_a_Gucci_Suit]

25 is when your brain fully develops it’s not like he’s 29+ living at home

[@mr.skullma7100]

Fortunately, my parents let me live with them during a period in my 30s. Very grateful to them, it let me save up money to buy a nice house with my wife…besides being able to save a large amount of money, it gave me a decade of quality time with them that I wouldn’t have had otherwise…it’s too bad that society, especially in this country, tries to shame people into not living with their parents even if they are able. It’s too bad that people have such bad relationships with their children/parents that this needs to be a contentious thing.

[@margaretwalsh8361]

That’s such a good example of family support. Made a lot of practical sense and like you said allowed good family time. Any of my adult children would be welcome to join us like this. Best to you and your family

[@RayF6126]

You worked during the time, and made progress. I helped a young adult, who came from an abusive background for 8 months. I got him a bank account, an electric bike, food storage materials, and take him to run errands once a week. No shame in being community, there is shame in being a mooch.

[@davidloughlin2238]

Sadly it is very common for older children to hang on and take advantage. My younger brother and I both moved out within 3 or 4 months of finishing our degrees, that was 40 plus years ago. We liked living at home but we both needed our own space, we are both homeowners now. My middle brother has lived in my parents house for over 90 percent of his life, had work for maybe 20 percent of the time. Dad died 2 years ago and left the house and a pile of assets to the deadbeat, total value over 1 million dollars!

[@Bringon-dw8dx]

Tbh MOST of us aren’t taking advantage, we either can’t afford to move out or moving out would be detrimental for our future. For example I’m a doctor in my 20’s living at home. If I move out I could JUST afford rent, I would have nothing left over and be 1 pay cheque away from defaulting on my rent. Living at home is giving me my only chance to save for a deposit.

[@lorrainem8234]

💔

[@sallybeattie5470]

OMG after reading some of these comments I truly despair for the human race . Who in their right mind would throw a Son or Daughter out of there home ?? Life is hard enough these days and our family need us now more than ever .Not to mention depression and mental health , where has the compasion gone ? I am so saddened by the comments.

[@Jane5720]

Life is hard

[@Amexblackcard]

I agree with you.

[@EmpressoftheLibrary]

It's a very hard situation for a parent. The problem here is not so much that the son is living at home, it's that he doesn't want to work. He is already 25 years old, not yet capable of supporting himself, and is not taking any steps to make himself capable. The parents are stuck between two hard choices: 1) kick him out, possibly causing him to live on the streets where who knows what can happen to him or 2) let him live at home and never learn to support himself so that he will be on the streets after the parents are dead. Very very sad.

[@beesknees213]

I would be more saddened by a child who REFUSED to work.

[@kevinlawrence3105]

I hear Jordan Peterson point out that parents should not let their children behave in such a way that people will not like them. This starts with 3-year-olds, but is true with 25-year-olds, too.

[@Theresa-b8g]

I would never kick a young adult out! Just get him to pitch in with chores in a timely manner, work with him on life skills, they don't teach them anymore, give him some responsibility, he needs to communicate more as well. It's a jungle out there, an expensive jungle! ❤️🙏💯

[@_BlackPaladin]

Many states require you to serve a “Notice to Quit” to any adult living in your home. If your adult child still refuses to leave, you may need to follow up with an eviction notice that gives a deadline for him to move out, typically thirty days.

[@l3hxy]

fired for sexual harassment.. wants to be a director.. interesting

[@marissa7459]

How embarrassing. What weak parents!! When they die he WILL become homeless because they never put any responsibility on his shoulders. I can’t even imagine dealing with this. Oh yeah that’s cause I gave my son two choices when he was a senior in high school. Go into the military or college but at 18 you’re OUT OF HERE. My son chose college - Texas A&M and became an engineer. This mother has zero clue how to parent properly.

[@IvyOrtizfl]

Set him to pay rent. If not he has a due date to leave.

[@burly636]

But people can’t kick people out from what I’ve seen in these kind of videos with cops involved. Which is absolutely ridiculous, but he has residency there and they have to evict him. If he’s violent, then they can do a restraining order and then he goes. he’s kind of a squatter so to speak

[@reneepoudrier7981]

Oh my word. The parents are the problem Mom is destroying her son

[@teresah.6696]

Some women have a tendency to coddle and go easier on the son(s) much more than their daughters. Tell him you guys are selling the house and moving into an over 55+ community...slowly start packing, don't buy alot of food/snacks, put a sale sign out front. At some point this mom and I'm guessing the step-father has to get serious and mean it.

[@feartony876]

I think he can read and work on writing and stuff but he needs a job as well at the same time.

[@wiseowl2020]

Yup! Alot of people work a day job to pay the bills and work their dream at night. It takes dedication to do it and sadly many people aren't willing to try.

[@reinamacaren-a4132]

Writing a screenplay... Translation...plot on how to get revenge on everyone at the warehouse🤔🥴

[@andreaparke4899]

A friend of mine son just died at age 56. He wouldn’t keep a job. He was too lazy to even get unemployment or disability. Each month my friend sent him money and enabled him. She gave him cars, an rv so he would have a home. He got into fights and criminal activity, even threatened my friend for money. For years she forgave him. Now that he died from his lifestyle she is blaming herself for not doing more.

[@georgemendez6760]

these people are ridiculous, they think that someone who's 17.99 is still a baby but someone who's 18.01 is a fully grown adult who should have life figured out and don't ever want to hear both sides of a story

[@sarazink2237]

Ya know, when I was 14 I asked my mom what we were gonna do about getting me a car. She said “you’re gonna get a job” I literally had one in a few months. My folks have helped me here and there but I have always held a full time job and supported myself. It’s really doing him a disservice by letting him off the hook of getting out there and busting a$$! It builds self-esteem, character and integrity.

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

The social distortion shirt is awesome! I saw them as a teenager on mommy's little monster tour... Shirt matches the call!

[@cathyl7944]

It’s a strange age of parenting. I’m GenX and had my first job when I was 9 (a paper route). Summer jobs starting at 13 (babysitting followed by fast food, etc). Had an extensive work history by the time I applied for my first professional job. Paid for half of college bc my parents made me save 50% of all my earnings. I was proud to be working and loved having spending money. Worked out pretty well, but it all started with my parents.

[@jamesfoo8999]

Yeah the world has changed. Work is avoided wherever possible, and for some reason the parents of today cause this. Is this because they worked hard, as you say, early in life but don't want the same for their kids? You'd think they'd pass down the good ethics and that doing chores early on sets you up to just get on with them as an adult.

[@h.r.1654]

my parents said i was worthless and would never make it in life. So i wasnt TOO motivated to do anything and very depressed, but i always had a job. So they just started charging rent til I left. Thats one way to get your kids to leave.

[@sooopj2792]

The mom is a problem.... She's every excuse to wear her son isn't doing anything and it all goes back to her

[@Chet_24]

I get not wanting to work since its generally unfulfilling, but its a necessary evil in life. Btw, congrats to all the people who find meaning in work. Im happy for you. Im just numb to work in general, and look forward to the end of my shift everyday.

[@hadenanderson563]

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[@randolphbehm877]

If he receives mail at your house the cops can’t help you. You have to go through an eviction process.

[@tiffanywatson8316]

I wonder if he's got Autism or some other issue too. Misreading a coworker so much you harrassed her? Then won't leave the house? Doesn't sound like a person who has good social skills or coping skills.

[@cathalhendron3941]

Thank you exactly what I was thinking

[@rebeccaoliver7977]

I'd love to hear a follow-up call with her. Good or bad. It might help a lot of parents..

[@primabellas6856]

John is right. This kid doesn't work because he doesn't have to. I disagree though with kicking him out of the house. I have four young adult children between the ages of 18-26. They know they are always welcome in our home. That said, I raised them to understand that all the rooms in this house belong to ME. I've never allowed them complete "privacy" and, by that, I mean their rooms aren't off limits to me and I will go in them to check for food or dishes (which is not allowed in the bedrooms). They're used to this and, if they want privacy, they have to get their own place (which two of them have done). Once they graduate high school, I also charge rent unless they are enrolled in college full-time. I don't pay for their phones or vehicle expenses. Surprisingly, the phones is actually what motivated them more than anything else to get their first jobs. Now, I haven't run into any issues with the kids not paying their rent but they do understand that, if they don't pay rent, they will lose their bedroom and their "accommodations" will not be very comfortable. Lastly, they have chores. Everyone who lives in our home is expected to contribute. Sometimes they get tired of having to do chores and this has been enough to motivate them to get their own place. So far, this has worked for us.

[@theonemrham]

She and her husband are enablers and need counseling ASAP!!

[@thetruth5635]

This guy needs a J O B.. rent in Boston is expensive

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

But jobs are plentiful. And many pay extremely well right now.

[@thetruth5635]

@@Cathy-xi8cb very true he needs to find one lol

[@russiantroubleyakutsk1612]

This was actually me at 25 during the pandemic! Except I was working 40 hours a week online and had two part time jobs afterwards.

[@mnoble247]

Writing, reading, not playing video games all equals: NOT WORKING!

[@thefoodwench4848]

Time to issue an eviction notice and apologize to the son for damaging him by enabling him.

[@lanettedavidson]

It sounds like he might be on the Autism Spectrum. Before you shoot down my suggestion. Know that Autism Spectrum Disorder means that his brain runs on a different operating system. There are a lot of young adults who are part of the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). There are plenty of websites that have a short quiz that could give you insights into how/where to get the support he needs so he can move forward. BTW having a diagnosis of ASD may “label” the elephant in the room, but that is only the beginning. Many people with ASD are helped by getting some CBTp (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

[@pancrase9048]

I'm 33 years old living with my folks I have an ok job but I don't having savings, that's my fault I pay bills for my parents. What's not my fault are the prices of houses and apartments in America, saving isn't enough. I can't stand people who think kicking the kid out of the house is the only way for the him to grow up. A lot of people don't find their footing in life and wind up homeless drug addicts or constantly do dead end jobs until they retire with social security. Not saying this kid will turn out that way but this kid doesn't have the tools to survive and navigate life. Most people are scumbags and will stab you in the back or take advantage of you. They are good people out there but that's few and far in between, I don't blame the kid for shutting himself out from this psycho world we live in but parents need to step up and teach the kid basic life skills. I learned a little from my father but if this country didn't have crazy inflation I would've been looking for an apartment by now. It shouldn't be normal to have 3 jobs just to stay afloat, I'm sorry not looking to burn myself out, I work graveyard at a hotel.

[@plant495]

What's with Dr. Delony's macho act at the beginning of each show? Calling men "bro," "man," etc. He comes across as childish.

[@nikolaig1]

I dont care if he 35! Im 31 and live at home. Come at me!!!😂😂

[@DeeLee-p8c]

I am 34 and live with my parents in their 5 bedroom house. Life is good. Meals are free(mom is a great cook) Mmmmm her chili!!! My laundry is done for me. I am allowed to have sex with my girlfriend when she stays over once or twice a week. I dont have a job but am looking. My Dad gives me money each week. They bought me a great car. I play video games almost all day long. Am I spoiled do you think??😮