How many of your parents are rejoicing that your kid is almost out of the house?

I have a stepdaughter who is rude, disrespectful and has a very mean streak. When she wants her way she intentionally says the most hurtful things she can think of. We're horrible parents because she actually is expected to follow reasonable rules. She'll be graduating and leaving to go to an out of state college.


I can't wait to have my home back and not have to watch my language, look at her messy, stinky, room and be her personal answering service.


I know I sound bitter but I do love her. But when she leaves, we're taking a nice, long cruise to celebrate. Can anyone relate?


Please, don't tell me we didn't try hard enough or I'm a horrible person. I KNOW what we went through.How many of your parents are rejoicing that your kid is almost out of the house?
My 17 y.o. step son is leaving to move back in with his mom in 40 days. Your daughter and my son sound like 2 peas in a pod. He's been a very difficult child to raise. We too, have expected things like decent grades, respectful behavior, etc. but to no avail. We're going on a trip to New Zealand next Dec. to celebrate. Have fun!How many of your parents are rejoicing that your kid is almost out of the house?
that's sad.... I was that stepdaughter once... it is the worst feeling to have somebody come into your life and turn it upside down like that.... I know, I was not nice to any of my stepparents, but its not an easy thing.... and it was expected that i move out when i graduated, and i did... and it is even harder than i ever imagined, please... don't push someone away like that, she probably needs you the most when she seems like she's pushing you away
Well, this probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but I have ten children. My oldest is sixteen. I'm dreading the day she leaves. I love having all my kids so close to me. My second oldest is fifteen and she'll be leaving soon after my first. I just can't imagine letting them go. I know I have to, but I love having the kids RIGHT THERE. We're a very close family. But I suppose I still have a while until my youngest leave.





As for you, I think you have every right to be happy about your step-daughter leaving!
I can imagine! She will change once she gets out into the real world...she will realize what you have done for her... teens are the most difficult time in anyone's life and I have two teen boys to look forward to in the near future.....have fun on your cruise :)