The Ramsey Show Highlights "I'm Not Going To Argue With You About This Anymore"
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Sep 3, 2025 A concerned parent discusses their struggles with their 19-year-old son’s lack of direction in education and work. The conversation highlights the importance of setting boundaries and fostering independence through responsibility. The speakers emphasize that facing challenges is crucial for young adults. Personal stories illustrate how small jobs can build character and prepare kids for the real world. They advocate for a unified approach to parenting that encourages growth and self-sufficiency.
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Set Clear Consequences Now
- Make an ultimatum: require the 19-year-old to move out if he won't meet clear responsibilities by a set date.
- Stop micromanaging his choices and control only what you pay for to force accountability.
Coddling Prevents Growth
- Coddling creates a feedback loop where the young adult never learns responsibility.
- Removing parental buffers forces natural consequences that drive growth.
Unify On Rules With Your Co-Parent
- Coordinate with your co-parent and present a united front about expectations and consequences.
- Agree to 'weather the storm' together so one parent doesn't undermine the other.