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Old 06-29-2009, 11:33 AM   #31
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I agree with what everyone else here has already said. Have you thought about a nanny cam to see what actually goes on while you're not home?

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Old 06-29-2009, 11:53 AM   #32
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I just thought about something...who says it's your younger DDs dog he is
"allergic" to. You have 2 dogs in that house and yes it's the dander and oils
not the hair of the pet. Also allergys are sometimes stronger when summer
comes than at any other time.
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Hummmmmmmm, May you & your family are allergic to him,
Maybe it's time for him to hit the road..
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I just thought about something...who says it's your younger DDs dog he is "allergic" to. You have 2 dogs in that house and yes it's the dander and oils not the hair of the pet.
I was wondering the same thing. Its funny how your older DD's have a dog, but as soon as your back with your dog, now he is allergic to the dog. Tell him if it bothers him that much take some medication or he knows where the door is, he is free to leave anytime.

I would address the issue with him directly. He had no right to say something to your daughters. You are their mother and if anyone is going to "ride their butts" its you!

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Honestly, he would have gotten a loud and forceful request from me to shut it or get the h out and if my dd called me the B word she would have been flying out the door after him.
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hi Gray..just wondering how this situation has gone. Is it resolved or still on going? I have no advice for you, except to tell you that reading the difficultys you are having with older DD confirms for me that allowing one of my siblings who has fallen on bad times to live in my small home would be a bad idea. As much as it saddens me to feel this way I have to weigh my sanity against my guilt. I struggle with this everyday. I think I know the pain you are feeling. tough love and getting someone to take responsibilty for their actions vs feeling you should be there for them to lean on even if there is nothing you can do to change their mind about the choices they make.
With BF without the BF in our house out of your house she is still your daughter too. Bad choices, good choices still your daughter. I hope you can find a solution that works for you and DD's.
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