College Preparation: Adult Child

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Adult Child Issues

Hi Moms, When does an adult child, mine for instance he is 20 become responsible for their own choices?? My son who is 20 years old almost 21 lives with his dad my ex-husband. My ex is fed up with the way he doesn't work go to school or do anything productive. My ex is moving and doesn't want my son to move with him. Here is the prolbem, Now my ex seems to think it is my problem. My son hasn't live with me for 5 years! When is enough , enough!! I can't have him live with me, I'm remarried and have a 4 year old to take care of I don't...

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Teenagers in College

I have a freshman in college who always has been a good student, 3.0 average...

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Selecting a College

Moms, I have a 17 year senior old who has been accepted to 7 colleges. She...

Applying to Colleges

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Bad College Choice by Daughter

My daughter is 18. She has lived with her dad for the past 7 years. She wanted to live with him, so I turned over custody. I have had very little to do with my daughter other than visits here and there. I do buy her clothes, toiletries, her senior pics and her prom dress. Our relationship is okay. I have purposely kept my distance from her because of the drama, not to mention the lies told to me by my daughter and her dad. So, with that background, here's the situation: My daughter is a senior in high school. She is suppose to...

Financial Aid

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College Savings 101

As my girls get older, I can't help but worry about college expenses for 2 girls. What are your plans for college financing? How many kids do you have? Are you putting $ away monthly? Can I be so bold to ask how much? Taboo topic in person. Anyone seen the documentary, Ivory Tower? Excellent movie on the business on college admissions, student loans and the personal and financial cost of a 4 year degree.