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I need advice about what to say to my daughter, she is 18 years old and has trouble getting up in the morning. She stays in bed all day and doesn’t get up until the late afternoon and then goes out all evening. I’m at my wits end about what to do, I read in a book that you need to set yourself big goals, but I can’t think of how to say this to her.

I know it’s not uncommon at her age to like boys and partying until late, but that’s all she seems to like. I’ve done pretty well for myself financially and my daughter works for me, except she always turns up very late and never does the jobs that I’ve asked her to do, but I don’t want to cut her off financially as this would impair our relationship, I just wish she would take life more seriously and do well for herself.

What can I say to her? Can anybody help?

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Added: 2 November 2009 21:05
Jim says:
You need to chat with her, but mostly to listen. When I say listen, I mean REALLY listen. Most of us do so with the intention of preparing a response, usually based on our own autobiography. You need to just listen and imagine you're that 18 year old girl with you as her dad and see what the world looks like from behind her eyes.
Only then when you listen to her account can you properly empathise. Even then, don't give her the answers. Knowing you understand her can maybe make her feel a bit more understood and loved. That raises the spirit and motivation levels. Job done.
Best of luck but most important, don't stop loving her and make sure she knows not by your telling her, but by showing her. Even when it makes you feel out of your own comfort zone. :)
Added: 26 October 2009 18:14
Ruth says:
I can reccommend Nicola Morgan "blame my brain" it is a guide for teens and parents alike telling us what we already know-the teenage brain is different from both the child and adult brain and that is normal.

Do you have quality time or fun together anymore? If not maybe "I liked it when we used to..... " may help the communication up again.
Is there middle ground about which nights or how many she stays out late, say the nights before work she goes to bed earlier than others?
When you say you won't cut her off finanically as it would harm your relationship,this shows you care.Could some payments be held back as a bonus until tasks are completed?

Can you tell your daughther you care and have hopes for her future?Take time to listen to her replies and try to have some fun together.
Set goals for small rewards or time together she picks?
Added: 26 October 2009 18:14
Louise Williams says:
She will grow out of it in time.. just shout GET UP!!! my Mum did.
Added: 26 October 2009 10:41
anonymous says:
I agree with mark, be cruel to be kind. if your daughter was just your employee and not your daughter, you wouldnt stand for such behaviour. Maybe you need to give her some notice, and say if she doesn't book up her ideas then she will loose her job.

I'm 20, so not so far away from your daughters age. I remember getting to a stage where the realisation of growing up hit hard and I needed to find a away of clinging onto being able to do what I want. Your daughter will learn slowly, but the more u say to her more she push it away.

Added: 14 October 2009 15:22
RICHARD JOHN EVANS says:
I THINK YOU SHOULD KEEP YOUR EYE ON YOUR DAUGHTER. APPARENTLY GIRLS ARE MORE LIKELY TO GET DEPRESSION THAN BOYS. I HOPE THIS HELPS. TALKING HELPS ME TOO.

THANKS
YOU
R.
Added: 14 October 2009 15:19
R says:
HI

I THINK YOU NEED TO LEND YOUR DAUGHTER YOUR CONFIDENCE BOOK. OR TRY BUYING HER A LUMICLOCK BODYCLOCK, IT IS AN ALARM THAT HAS A LIGHT. IT COMES ON AND GOES OFF LIKE REAL SUNLIGHT. IT HAS AN NORMAL NOISE OR RADIO OR MP3S VIA SD CARD. IT WORKED FOR ME. I TOO HAD A PROBLEM WHEN I WAS 17. I WENT ON HOLIDAY WITH MY DAD AND UNCLE TO FRANCE FOR WINE TASTING AND EURO DISNEY. I DRANK ALOT. I WOKE THE DAY WE WERE GOING TO DISNEY AND I THINK THE DRINK TOOK IT TOLL. I LOST IT AND RAN AWAY. I WALKED AND GOT LOST. I FOUND A FRENCH HOUSE AND SHOUTED UNTIL SOMEONE CAME TO HELP. I SAID I WAS REALLY THIRSTY. SHE GAVE ME A DRINK OF WATER AND SHE AGREED TO TAKE ME TO THE POLICE STATION. I WAITED THERE FOR MY DAD TO PICK ME UP. WHEN I GOT BACK TO HOME, EVENTUALLY, I QUIT COLLEGE AND JUST LAID IN BED FOR A WEEK HARDLY EATING. I NEVER GOT OUT OF BED. I SLEPT ON THE FLOOR. MY PARENTS WERE WORRIED AND CALLED MY DOCTOR. HE SAID I WOULD HAVE TO BE SECTIONED. HE LEFT THE ROOM AND WENT DOWN STAIRS AND I STARTED TO TRASH MY ROOM. THEY CALLED THE POLICE AND I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL. I STAYED THERE FOR JUST UNDER 28 DAYS. I HAVE REBEEN THERE PROBABLY 3 TIMES SINCE. MOSTLY FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGAINST MY PARENTS. I HAD THE PHYCHIATRIST THAT CAME THE FIRST TIME, OVER TO CHAT FOR A WHOLE YEAR EVERY THREE WEEKS. THAT WAS GOOD. I HAD TO SEE A PHYCHOLGIST BY ORDER OF THE POLICE. I RECENTLY GOT ESCORTED TO MY FRONT DOOR AFTER I HAD A ANGER TANTRUM AGAINST SOME STRANGERS (YOBOS) WITH DRINK IN ME. IM BACK IN COLLEGE NOW.
Added: 14 October 2009 00:18
Mark says:
I think you are going to have to impliment some tough love. Your daughter is already putting a strain on your relationship by behaving the way she does. If she's in your employ, you need to treat her as an employee. Ask yourself, as a parent, what values are you teaching her? She's acting like the 'A' typical spoilt brat, someone who knows how to twist you around their little finger. Make her work for her money and she may learn to appreciate it and you a little better.

I was once told that, when you're a boss, you can't afford to be someones best friend, as there may come a day when you have to disapline them....good luck!

As for setting big goals, it's better to set smaller goals so that results can be seen sooner making the bigger goals more achievable. Example; I want to save £1000 a year. Or, If I save £100 a month, therefore breaking it down into smaller chunks, making it seem less daunting.

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