Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Brad and it's about kids and parents. Here's his email: Hi Jaime. We listen to you dilemma everyday and now I have one I hope you can help with. The relationship between my wife and my stepdaughter has taken a turn, and I’m in the middle and don’t know how to handle it. Our girl is in her second year of college and is sharing a house with three of her friends on campus. We pay her rent and her tuition, but she’s forbidden my wife from reaching out, saying hello, and letting her know that she’s loved and thought of because “she’s an adult and doesn’t need to be checked up on.” It’s making my wife feel like crap. It feels like all I can do is listen to my wife when she needs to vent about it . I feel so bad for her. And the truth is, our daughter isn't really an adult while we're still paying for everything. Should I step in the middle of this, or should I try to get my wife to lay down the law in terms of no more money if her daughter won't connect with her? Thanks in advance for the advice ~ Brad Well, I understand college age kids wanting to make their way in the world. That doesn't mean it's at the expense of the relationship with their mother or parents. I would definitely have the wife say, you must be available at least once or twice a week for a check in call. If she rebels, then I would tell her the money train ends. Tough love works. That's my take What do you think? Let's help Brad out and let me know on the TRY Facebook page.
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