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I like being the nice guy. I like to help when it is my power even if it cost me. I am not a rich person, as a matter of fact I live between paydays. I never ask anything from any one but in my own way I don't want to be disrespected for helping them.

A few weeks ago my son called me, on this day, and whined about his child payment that she screwed up on. I listened for a long time and then told him "We can take care of it." I payed on that debt without even a thank you.

This morning I get another call from Zac. He is upset with other issues and wants me to make him feel good. I do, but there is the outstanding issue of the storage units, they are delinquent again. He got in my face about it this morning and in return I got in his face, this was not a cuddle day! He tried to bring the responsibility down on me; trying to prove I was the bad person.

Okay, I am going to try and calm down. I pay $30/month on my unit and $50/month on his. He paid once in two years and is jackin his jaw at me because I am late on a payment. I reminded him that I paid his child support, and he reminded me he didn't ask. I am grateful to know how my own son truly feels about life because it will save me a lot of time, money, and gas.

I love m son but I hate the person he has become. Any advise better be good cus I'm not in the mood!

(Sorry, not so "me" today.)
Posted by Cuddle40 at 9:01 AM - 23 Comments   Add a Comment  
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hi there sorry you are having a bad day, I know how you feel sometimes i could scream at my eldest cus its a case of gimme gimme gimme & I see nothing in return..... oh well the joys of motherhood... hope your day gets better  
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by Tina_sa (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 9:05 AM




Oh, Hi Tina, I didn't realize you had one old enough for that. I week is only going to get worse before we are done. The boy and I do this from time to time and I and tired of saying I'm sorry, while picking up the bill.

Thank you for coming by, this was a surprise.
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 9:11 AM




hi there, my son is 18 with a son turning 2 in December I pay have been paying the little mans child support since he was born, not to mention the education fund & the other bits & bobs he needs. oh dear now I am bitching...... grrrr must be the lack of sleep have a wonderful day am heading home now  
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by Tina_sa (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 9:23 AM




Kids/humans of any age, do not like their shortcomings pointed out to them...they get defensive. He found he had got caught in a corner when he went after you about something that should be his responsibility. You pointed out how you had helped already...he knew he was in the wrong but he would not want to admit it...he tried to pass the baton back to you. I know all about that...I live with an older version of that.

BUT as parents...the best we can do is try to remain calm and let them know that they need to be responsible and responsibility is not easy. Like what I have had to do with my son concerning his school work. An extra year of HS...it disappoints me but he needs to sit up and take notice and become more responsible for his life even if he doesnt' want to.

He knows you are there and you care...but he needs to take over. I suggest you pay for YOUR storage unit and if he loses his and everything in it, there is his big lesson. Right? It is just stuff, not life and death. He can replace it someday, when he is more responsible about his life.

You have done good. I feel I am doing a good job. But our society tells them another story. We just have to wait for them to hear our voices above the din.
 
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by HeatherScot (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 11:13 AM




We have been through this scenario as well - somedays I have felt that all I do is work to support my adult son - thankfully we are doing better - and we have made deal which seems to work out for all concerned.

I am glad you reminded him that you had already helped him...

I am with Heather on this one.

ron
 
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by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 11:29 AM




Yes Tina, I see the same joy as a father. I know it feels unrewarding at times but we still have the love we give them and our grandchildren, that makes it worth the effort.  
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 11:43 AM




Hi Cuddle. I can't give you advice. But I do know that your son loves you. I'm sure sooner or later he'll realize how special you are.

Thanks so much for stopping by and thanks for being you.

I need more Cuddle in my life!
 
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by autumninnewyork (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 12:21 PM




You didn't say how old your son is, but obviously, he's old enough to have a child & supposed to be paying child support for HIS child.

I think you did great by reminding him that you had already helped him by paying HIS child support FOR HIM. He expects you to pay for HIS storage building with HIS stuff in it too?

I think I would tell him that he obviously doesn't seem to feeling much in the respect department where his dad is concerned. Maybe he needs to learn to be a more responsible adult & pay his OWN bills - child support & building rental. If he misses his payment & they keep/sale his stuff, then he did it too himself & cannot blame you.

I'm sure it's hard, but the only way he'll learn is by having to. Good luck!
 
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by Secret (PM , CC ) on Tuesday June 10, 2008 @ 12:53 PM




Morning Cuddle40, I would nver trade my grandson in for the world, hope you have a better day today, Huggles ( a hug & cuddle combo)  
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by Tina_sa (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 12:20 AM




Thank you Heather. I have know for years that parenting is a thankless job, however I was looking forward to his appreciation by now. You know I know about attitude, me having a big one and Zac being no different, but even I can say thank you.

I am grateful to have friends like you in my life.
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 7:55 AM




You're a good dad...  
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by Rosie (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 8:08 AM




Thank you Ron. It is nice, yet disturbing, to know that we as parents share the same difficulties. I will not say that I can see the sun right now but I can see a rainbow of hope.

I am glad to hear that there is hope with our children growing up. Have a great day.
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 8:26 AM




Yes, there is hope, we have found some local friends who have shared similar experiences with their children - it is good to talk to them and to encourage each others - I hope you have such friends as well.

ron
 
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by AZRON (PM , CC ) on Wednesday June 11, 2008 @ 10:11 AM




hmmmmm.....
Sorry to hear you are having a few rough moments with your son. I can't tell you all ready in our young parenthood how many times Honey and I have looked at each other and have asked... so WHY did we want to have kids again??? What were we thinking!!!!!

All of those money moments are yet to come for me.... But I will say that I appreciate you sharing your experiences that way when they do cross my path, I'll know who to turn to and cry for help (or even just a little knowing sympathy???)!!!! Glad that you can vent a little here and I hope it helped to get it out of your system.

Hope you're having a better day today, Cuddle.
Thinking of you!
Sincerely ~Kenzie
 
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by Mackenzie90 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 9:46 AM




Good morning Kenzie. I'm a parent, these things happen at times. Zac and I are talking again like nothing happened, we know it did and will talk about it again. Right now I will take one happy moment at a time.

I am sure when the time comes you and Honey will do just fine. I can't promise that it will be any easier but at least you have each other.

See ya soon, I see you posted.
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:17 AM




Morning Secret. My son is 22 and having a hard time learning a budget with a separated family. I know he will get the hang of it, I just hope it is soon.

For me, the issue has never been the money, it is the ungrateful attitude he gets at times. That is when we start to clash, because he is exactly like me when it comes down to being hard-headed. Just another reason why I love him so much.

Thank you for coming by, this was a first for you here. Welcome to my happy family.
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:36 AM




22 is so young, but if you're old enough to have/make a child, then you better be mature enough to take care of it...

I know what you mean about the attitude & being ungrateful. My son is like that too sometimes. He's getting better, but still has his moments.
 
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by Secret (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:39 AM




Hi Autumn. I do not need advice as much as good people like you in my life. Thank you for visiting and leaving those kind words.

Now that you are a real adult, don't forget the rest of us kids that enjoy sharing your life with you. See you around.

Keep the Faith~ Cuddle
 
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:43 AM




Thank you Rosie, I will take that from a woman who is a great mom.  
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:45 AM




I think most of us have moments when we get so wrapped up in our life that we forget to say thank you. While I fault my son for some issues, I can't blame him for being human. He has grown up alot in this past year. I just wish he had more time to prove he would be a good dad before she ran off.  
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by Cuddle40 (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 10:53 AM




The growing up part differs with each person. My son will be 17 the end of the year, but I feel his maturity level is that of a 13 yr old a lot of the time. My daughter will be 16 the end of Nov & she has always been more mature than he has. Sometimes my 8 yr old is more mature than he is!

What is with their sense of entitlement? I dunno.... Sometimes it drives me nuts!

It'll all work out eventually (hopefully). Hang in there. One day he'll realize all you've done for him.

Take care!
 
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by Secret (PM , CC ) on Thursday June 12, 2008 @ 11:03 AM




The worst part of parenting is that we seem to age ten years for every year of our child's life. Even so, I wouldn't trade either of my sons for anything.  
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by lonewolfchronicles (PM , CC ) on Friday June 13, 2008 @ 5:31 PM




Cuddle I am sorry you had a bad day. Sometimes the best thing you can do is let your son find his own way to picking up his responsibilities. Maybe it is time to say to him- Son there comes a day when you have to face your own resposibilites and that is the day you become a man. Is he ready to be the man he needs to be? A child to support is a big responsibility yet he was man enough to make his child, hence he is old enough to take responsibility for that child.
Sometimes lessons come to us the hard way yet in the end we do learn and grow in experiencing them.

Hope today is much better and he shows true appreciation for all you do for him.

Bear Hugs!
PolarB ;)
 
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by PolarB (PM , CC ) on Sunday June 15, 2008 @ 8:23 PM


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   
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