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In reply to the discussion: My adult son (he's 20) moved in [View all]pnwmom
(109,604 posts)24. Roommates, yes. Not his 94 year old grandfather, unless he wants to, and he doesn't. nt
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This seems harsh to me. Just because you moved out when you were 17 doesn't mean
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#14
Like I said, his parents can do anything they want. And he ALSO can, when they're in their declining
pnwmom
Sep 2022
#68
It's not just the reminders. His grandfather is 94 -- of an age where he could suddenly
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#30
It sounds to me like your mom simply loves you and is also glad that you help out.
barbaraann
Jun 2022
#25
I doubt she would ever say that about you. You sound like a wonderful housemate.
halfulglas
Jun 2022
#50
It sounds to me that your son is worried about being in his grandparent's apartment and
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#13
Yeah, he could. And that could be better for him than being the caretaker to a 94 yr. old
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#16
You're assuming that the grandfather owns the apartment and would give it to the grandson.
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#18
The grandfather could die tomorrow and the apartment rent might be unaffordable.
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#20
Roommates, yes. Not his 94 year old grandfather, unless he wants to, and he doesn't. nt
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#24
Were you 20 when you cared for a dying mom? If so, then you have my deep sympathy.
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#41
If his parents wanted to keep the door open they would have opted for an apartment with 2 bedrooms.
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#47
It's always okay -- as long as they're good with the idea that their adult child
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#56
Okay that adds important context. I was responding not to you as much as to the people
pnwmom
Jun 2022
#54