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AGAIN, The Step Son...

hailtocasaer's picture

Another day..another bad bad issue...I am a mother of two daughters who married a man with two sons less than a year ago...one of his sons and both my daughter all graduates from College and are doing super. One of his sons has had trouble most of his young life...his license has been suspended for a year, in and out of trouble--nothing major..currently two major tickets due to insurance and registration (both of which he had but never appeared in court to correct)..he is picture perfect for irresponsibility. He is 24 years old turn 25 this year. He is the only one that lives with us (the other 3 have done well and live on there own)..he doesn't drive and doesn't have a job (don't really think he really had one for more than just months). Dropout as well from high school. I know my husband wants to help his son out and change his course however, I've been told he has been trying to do this for years (my husband refuses to give up on him) and I can't blame him for trying. basically, my honeymoon is over Sad . This adult BOY wakes up at 3p 95% of the time..and 5% after 12p. He has his own room in our house and we provide all his needs..Last night my husband and I were on our way to dinner and he asked if we could drop him off at the bar as it was on our way to the restaurant.(he doesn't drink much--that is not his problem) because he plays guitar (for FREE) at this local bar (he is very talented). before dropping him off..the usual happens..we stop at an ATM to give him money (my husbands idea not mine) then we proceeded to go to the restaurant. We weren't there but a few minutes when my husband received 20+ text messages...his son now wanted to leave the bar and wanted my husband to take him across our big city (an hour or more) to take him to help a girl in need (claimed she had been battered by a boyfriend). First off, this Adult Boy son lies often (if that's even the truth). I kept telling the father..let her call 911, for her to call her family,etc...why must it be your son. His father has been this Adult boys taxi for years and last night was no different. I asked him not to take him..I told him we are obligated to helping him out but not his friends..I personally think he had money and was just trying to hookup with a girl across town...as I'm sure if he would have done it..he would have had to go back there and pick him up again...well, he didn't go. My husband was unhappy that I talked him into not going. His son was unhappy for not being taken...I'm just "over the top" with constant problems with this 24 year old kid. Today I decided to ask his son why he kept calling 20+ during dinner..I told him your father works in the morning and can't take you to the other side of town when you need something. We are here to help you and only you..not your friends too (again, if his story is even true). I apparently upset him again and...again he packed his things as though he is leaving..but never really does..only for a few days but always comes back..What a life...what have I gotten myself into????

TASHA1983's picture

:jawdrop:

This would be my worst nightmare for sure...it is bad enough to have them around when they are minors but ADULTS that have NO job or income etc and their parent(s) are paying for everything for them and allowing them to still live with you....NOT ON MY WATCH...that would be the point where my DH would get the "Him or me" speech....either way, somehow I think I would come out on the winning end of it all. Wink

hailtocasaer's picture

your funny with "your kid makes me want to overdose on birth control" if it wasn't so real. Anyways, for the record...The adult boy and my husband both confirmed that his 2nd wife gave him the "him or me speech"...just guess who one..Didn't know until after I married. Anyways, I wouldn't give him the speech..My husband should and will not be put in that position. I've got legs and I'll use them..I don't need him to decide for me.

TASHA1983's picture

Well, I hope you do what is best for you...you deserve BETTER than to be second to an ADULT selfish, entitled, lazy, brat!