In the letter to Dear Prudence, a concerned parent expresses frustration over their adult son's manipulation, reminiscent of past experiences with the ex-spouse. After years of financial abuse, the parent hopes to end the cycle as the son turns 18 but faces challenges when the son supports his irresponsible mother. Following a car-related incident involving the mother, the parent refuses to bail him out, leading to tension and family pressure to intervene. Prudence advises firm boundaries to avoid perpetuating the damaging cycle of reliance and manipulation.
Your son and his mother are both adults, and it's time for them to deal with the consequences of their choices, not rely on your support anymore.
Set firm boundaries regarding finance and emotional manipulation, or you will perpetuate a cycle that enables their behavior and damages your relationship.
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