How do you deal with your (adult) child's decisions when you don't particularly agree with them?

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Support their decision....it's their life...

Disagree....making it clear it's not your opinion?

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Wraithorn · 51-55, M

Sometimes they just need to learn the hard way. When my daughter was 21 she had a 33 yr old boyfriend. Eventually she needed a bit of assistance to get rid of him because he turned out to be a prick. She now has a boyfriend closer to her own age and it's going much better.

SW-User

Oh gawd...I can remember when I was in a similar situation to your daughter (slightly younger than she)....the parents really didn't like him... I agree, lessons need to be learned. TY.

couchpotato · M

Yeah, I hear ya..My adult son and I had to fly 1000 miles to rescue my daughter then drive her and her stuff back home all in one day..but it was worth it..she's got a great life now...

SW-User

Wow...so pleased all turned out ok.

couchpotato · M

@PlainJane: yeah, it was hell at the time, but now it's just a funny story to tell..thank you my friend

SW-User

I do love funny stories, lol 😀@couchpotato:

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@PlainJane: @couchpotato: We all make stupid mistakes when young. We seem to learn best from our mistakes. I was pretty much a ridiculous fool until the age of 23 or so.

couchpotato · M

@Wraithorn: mistakes are part of life...those that judge have never learned from their own mistakes