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Vulnerability

Coogybear

Pretty tough couple of days with one of my boys. I've always realized his vulnerability with regard to his poor money management, but I've never associate his difficulties with the potential impact on others, Despite being aware of his issues. I'm always shocked when I learn something new, which should have been so obvious.

Disappointed with myself and disappointed with him. Not sure where to turn…

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  • A good point and one I'd already considered actually. I think the transition is very blurred for him, he fights for independance, but without the experience or knowledge of how best to go about things. You have to let them make thier own mistakes in order to learn and grow, but equally he often needs steering. When they don't take advice and come undone due to others misdeeds, it's hard to witness though.

    Perhaps repetition of the budgeting book is the key to consolidating it for him. It may not stop the impulsiveness and wanting to please, but it may secure a better understanding of money for him in order that he grasps value and limits.

    Thanks for all your posts

    coogy

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  • A good point and one I'd already considered actually. I think the transition is very blurred for him, he fights for independance, but without the experience or knowledge of how best to go about things. You have to let them make thier own mistakes in order to learn and grow, but equally he often needs steering. When they don't take advice and come undone due to others misdeeds, it's hard to witness though.

    Perhaps repetition of the budgeting book is the key to consolidating it for him. It may not stop the impulsiveness and wanting to please, but it may secure a better understanding of money for him in order that he grasps value and limits.

    Thanks for all your posts

    coogy

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