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Turn the breaker off that's providing the electricity to that part of the basement. Then tell him to get a job, get a life and get out of the basement. Oh and get help for the fixation on videos. In other words, tell Mr. 22 year old to grow up or get out.

11 years ago. Rating: 13
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The draft used to take care of all these problems. Too bad they won't re- instate it. At any rate, if he has a job, tell him to get an apt. Tell him you'll pay his first and last month's rent.  If he doesn't have a job, give him a time limit to get one......like 2 months. Tell him he can always get a job cleaning.

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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Sadly you have allowed this for so long and ignored it now its become a problem, as mentioned above turn the power off. Does he eat down there! Do you take his food down there?

Sounds like he has a social phobia or some kind of depression.
He needs a job. By the time I was 22 I was a fully trade qualified person...

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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Does he have an education? Training? He has to have something. It would be terrifying to be 22 and have to go out on your own in the big old world where jobs are scarce.  Would counseling help? The basement is dark and hidden. Why is he there instead of inside the house? I feel for his predicament. Talk to him. Is he taking drugs?

Thia isn’t exactly Tough Love.

I think all people are happiest when they are invloved in their job and mking their own money. Good luck in guiding him to a new life.

 

 

11 years ago. Rating: 11
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I'll bet he is well aware of how good he has it and is simply waiting for the shoe to drop......Tell him the party is over.....

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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Does he have friends? Does he sozialice with the family.? Is he looking for a job?
He may suffer from depression or something else.
Give him an ultimatum- get a job , or get his own place.

11 years ago. Rating: 10
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If he's watching the videos on computer, maybe it can be relocated upstairs. Anyway, it seems to be a problem. Why is this?

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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Or get a girl interested in him...  That should turn him around!  Unless he doesn't like girls, in that case, encourage him to get out and meet new friends. 

11 years ago. Rating: 9
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After the breaker gets thrown, box up the video games, player, and controls and put them away until you can enjoy them with your grandchildren.  

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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Apparently your 22 year old has no reason to abandon the comforts of the cellar-video-bat cave. I suggest that you get all of your financial resources,  get a passport and resident visa to any other nice, peaceful place on the planet and move there with your friends who have the same problem as you do. Do it as a personal vanishing act leaving nothing but the 22 year old with a few sandwiches or pizzas. Be sure to turn the house over to a real estate agent who can evict squatters

We all need to have the time when we are no longer a professional lounger. Consider the freedom this gives your child that they have not experienced as a driven necessity. It’s time for Mrs P to party!   

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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Circle the adds for "appartments for rent" in bold red marker and serve on a plate.

11 years ago. Rating: 6
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Telling him to get out and get  a job, wont help especially  as jobs are few and far between, Tell him enough is enough, and does he want to talk with you about any thing, that is worring him. You could cut of the power, in basemnt a couple times  a week, or all togeather. Can you encourage him to invite some friends around. He might be depressed. Maybe he is a loner, encourage him to mix with people, or join some kind of a club.

11 years ago. Rating: 5
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