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The Launching Zone Discussion There comes a time in every family when the college graduates and twentysomethings just have to go— out on their own, that is. All launchings are different and need to be customized. Check off what applies to you based on circumstances, discussion, and agreement. Powerful emotions are involved in this process. Continue to be sensitive to your feelings and those of your son/daughter. Parenting lasts a lifetime. Financial support does not. |
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I. Room and Board Ø You target a move out date by_______ or when__________________and § Your son/daughter pays all own expenses § You will contribute $_________/ month § You contribute food periodically § You will co-sign a lease § You will provide a reasonable (for you) home down payment § _____________________________________________ Ø Your son/daughter is welcome to remain in your family home § He/she will pay $____________/month to you § No money contribution expected § Expect contribution to cooking, cleaning, laundry, carpooling siblings, etc. § ______________________________________________
II. Vehicle and Insurance Ø Continues the use of the parent owned vehicle Ø Has/buys her own car—with/without help Ø Pays/continues to pay own car insurance Ø You pay the car insurance Ø Pays/continues to pay for own gasoline Ø You provide a gasoline allowance Ø Expect car to be parked where? Garage, driveway, street? Ø _____________________________________________________
III. Technology/ Other Bills-who pays? Ø Cell phone Ø Internet Ø Cable, Satellite, etc. Ø _______________________________________________________
IV. Graduate Education Expenses Ø All on his/her own Ø You will pay for books Ø You will cosign a loan if ____________________________________ Ø You will pay tuition or obtain a loan if __________________________ Ø ________________________________________________________
V. Other Issues & Conditions for Living in Your Home Ø Any curfew or lights out rules? Ø Visitors, friends, overnight “guests” policy? Ø Limitations on /use of your food and your resources to entertain friends/guests Ø Smoking/Drinking in your home Ø ________________________________________________________
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MORE INFO LINKS: Posts- Pt1 4-26-08, Pt2 4-28-08
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