When is a child an adult, and should be able to make their own decisions about curfew, activities, etc. Once a child turns 18, are they then an "adult" and should be free to make all decisions?
But, what if they are still in high school? Should high schoolers be without a curfew if they have turned 18 while a senior (and still live at home)?
Once a child goes to college, is that when they are autonomous is their decision making, even if the parent(s) is paying the tuition and living costs?
I think that once a child lives on their own, and pays all of their own expenses in life, then they get to make all of the decisions about themselves. But if a child is being supported or partially supported by the parent, then the parent still has a voice in the child's lifestyle. Even if that child is 18 or older.
What do you think? Does a child turn to an adult at 18, free from parental control, even if they are supported by the parent? (I'm not referring to "legally" being an adult - I'm talking about family dynamics).
But, what if they are still in high school? Should high schoolers be without a curfew if they have turned 18 while a senior (and still live at home)?
Once a child goes to college, is that when they are autonomous is their decision making, even if the parent(s) is paying the tuition and living costs?
I think that once a child lives on their own, and pays all of their own expenses in life, then they get to make all of the decisions about themselves. But if a child is being supported or partially supported by the parent, then the parent still has a voice in the child's lifestyle. Even if that child is 18 or older.
What do you think? Does a child turn to an adult at 18, free from parental control, even if they are supported by the parent? (I'm not referring to "legally" being an adult - I'm talking about family dynamics).
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