Mom's with 18yr olds

My oldest is 22 now, and yeah. 18 with her very first real boyfriend, it was a mess. Especially if you know he’s abusive, which mine was. She’s finally moved on this year, thank goodness!
It’s hard! We think we worry about them when they’re little but man. I worry more today than I ever did when she was little! Oh, and they really do go back to normal again. Just give it time. All kids rebel, some just do it earlier than others

Same boat with my 17 year old son ( 18 in may ) he’s always been a good kid, good head on his shoulders. Now I’m seeing a whole different side of him since he’s been dating his girlfriend the last two months. Also agree with Crystal I use to think I wouldn’t worry so much when they were older. Now I’m certain we worry about them more when they are teenagers.

I have three older kids , and i learned you have to pick your battles . And hope to god you raised them right ! My son was the worst .. and he’s 20 and still pretty bad , but sometimes a just a good talk will let them know that you are not the enemy!

thank you replying . This is her first real boyfriend the first month was fine but going into the second month oh my it's like an everyday discussion wanting to stay out late etc. oh and her grades have suffered so bad from straight A she went to well she is failing two classes and I have been on top of her on that.. We were so close and now it's like it feels we are drifting apart . Some days are better than others . I hope she comes soon to her senses 🙏🙏🙏🙏

oh Kim thank u for replying also . My girl was such a sweet girl good grades great friends etc. we were so close and spoke about everything. And now it's like I don't even know her. She just turned 18 met this boy at college he is 19 and bam it's like I don't even know her anymore. I grounded her till tomorrow she spend the whole weekend doing her assignments hopefully those two grades will go up. She is still respectful to my house rules . And I am grateful for that. We have talks it last two or three days then we are back at it again 😞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 yes now we have to worry more about them . Thank u for your input 👍

hi jen I thank you for your reply. Yes I have raised her well . We do talk in between our discussions but oh my patience . I work with children k-5th grade and it's so much easier speaking to them then sometimes speaking to ones child . Am taking it day by day hoping and praying she comes to her senses . 🙏