RUBY
11-29-2004, 01:03 PM
Im 39 and have been thrown into the "common law step-mother role" if you will. My partner's 18 year old son has been flopping at my home for 3 weeks. He's a good kid, no drugs, no alcohol..but he does "know it all" lol. In a nut shell...he decided not to return his senior year of Highschool. He is working for his mom's pet grooming biz and is making 2k per month. Pretty darn good money for a kid at 18. I have put in my two cents worth about his getting his GED which he thinks "is for loser's" Anyway, Nothing has really been discussed about these living arrangements. And I have a problem with a kid who isnt wanting to get his HS diploma, who isnt in school, but is working. I dont have a problem with his staying here..but more that I think he should be contributing something towards our household. His dad is non confrontational..but i feel that it is necessary for him to sit down and make out some rules here. I have a feeling that I will be made to be the HEAVY. I am unsure of the right way to go about this..am I being unreasonable to feel this way. I"ve not said a word of what I'm feeling to my fella as of yet..and I feel that he would be in total agreement with my point of view..but wont broach this subject to his kid. ANy one else been in this predicament? Thanks in advance