Posted by Krazy Kat on October 13, 2001, at 22:06:49
In reply to Re: Youngest's 18th is Tomorrow, Dinner Tonight » susan C, posted by paxvox on October 13, 2001, at 20:41:23
> My dear Susan:
Will you forgive me for being tipsy tonight? I don't think I have ever been before, but I would like to reply despite that. I picked up a strawberry wine and I embibed too much.
As someone not too removed from 18, (I'm 30 ;)), it is good to let go. BECAUSE, the 18 year old will inevitably seek your counsel/comfort within a certain time frame. Or, did you see this with our oldest?
I had a very difficult time with my mother from 18-23 or so. We are now very close. I'm not sure how relationships with mothers and sons go.
I really do give my parents credit for letting me go at 18. They could have done a much a better job preparing me!!! But at least they gave me my freedom. Without that, I would have been a worse mess. :)
- K.
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