She actually told me months ago that I shouldn't pay for college; that is actually what got me started down this road.
Rereading this, I can't help thinking LW is holding her daughter responsible for the drastic step LW is about to take. And maybe there is some spite too? "Oh, so you won't accept my help getting you through college? Then you will not get *any* help from me anymore, see how you like it!"
I also find it strange that while having no experience herself with "sink or swim" and "The School of Hard Knocks", she is so convinced that that is far better than leaving home of your own accord, when you're ready.
In any case, I don't think she will have a tender, loving relationship with her daughter for much longer.
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Rereading this, I can't help thinking LW is holding her daughter responsible for the drastic step LW is about to take. And maybe there is some spite too? "Oh, so you won't accept my help getting you through college? Then you will not get *any* help from me anymore, see how you like it!"
I also find it strange that while having no experience herself with "sink or swim" and "The School of Hard Knocks", she is so convinced that that is far better than leaving home of your own accord, when you're ready.
In any case, I don't think she will have a tender, loving relationship with her daughter for much longer.