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Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game
Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game
The former UFC champion denies the allegations, which are being investigated by police in Miami.
2023-06-16 09:06
Saints look to remain unbeaten as they visit Lambeau Field in Packers' home opener
Saints look to remain unbeaten as they visit Lambeau Field in Packers' home opener
The New Orleans Saints bring a 2-0 record into Lambeau Field as the Green Bay Packers hold their home opener Sunday
2023-09-22 07:41
Netflix-and-tread with the behemoth Bowflex Treadmill 22 and JRNY app
Netflix-and-tread with the behemoth Bowflex Treadmill 22 and JRNY app
Have you ever thought, “Gee, I wish my treadmill took up more space?” No? Well
2023-06-27 17:00
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires drops to 97- Hawaii governor
Death toll from Hawaii wildfires drops to 97- Hawaii governor
(Reuters) -The death toll from last month's wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui has dropped to 97 and the
2023-09-16 07:29
6 survival tips for parents of live-at-home university students
6 survival tips for parents of live-at-home university students
A fifth of new students plan to live at home while studying at university, according to new research. But while living with their parents will undoubtedly be cheaper, it could create problems if teenagers try to live a typical student lifestyle in their mum and dad’s house – so experts advise ground rules. A new UCL and Sutton Trust study of more than 11,000 Year 13 students in England, who have either applied or plan to apply to university, found 20% had decided to live at home during term time if they got into university (14% had not yet decided). Nearly a fifth (18%) said the main reason was because they couldn’t afford to live away from home, while 46% said they wanted to be near their families. Gill Hines, co-author of Later! A Guide to Parenting a Young Adult (Piatkus), says living at home while doing further education is an increasing trend. “There’s many, many more kids living at home when they go to university – universities are reporting a lot more students are local people. But there can be problems, particularly with the social side of things,” she says. To help life with an adult student living at home remain as harmonious as possible, Hines says it’s vital for students and parents to discuss exactly what the house rules are well before term starts. “Sit down with them and talk about how things are going to be once they start uni,” she advises. “You need to talk to them about everything their new life may entail, including overnight guests, finances, and them behaving like adults so you can treat them like adults.” Here, Hines outlines the issues that need to be addressed in families where teenage students choose to live at home… 1. Set rules for helping in the houseParents need to talk to their teenager about how they’re going to contribute to the running of the home, stresses Hines. “They need to be doing much, much more than they probably have been doing. If they want the rights of being a young adult, they have to do the work of a young adult. Rights and privileges are great, but there are responsibilities too.” It’s important to be clear about what’s expected of them, which should include a high level of self-care (you probably don’t want your house to smell like student digs). They may be expected to buy and make their own food, and if so, clear up after themselves, do their own laundry – or take a turn in doing the household laundry – take their turn to clean the bathroom, put the bins out, etc. “You could either have set chores, or say that every fourth week or whatever they do a particular chore, whatever seems fair. It all needs to be discussed with them,” she says, although “they won’t like it”. Adding: “We want them to have a nice life at university, but they do need to knuckle down. Hopefully they’ll be moving out [in the future], and they need to be able to look after themselves.”2. Discuss overnight guests Parents may already have had ‘the talk’ about girlfriends or boyfriends staying overnight and what’s acceptable, but if not, now is the time to do it, says Hines. “They’re more likely to have a partner or be in a sexual relationship at this age, and may be playing around because they’re at that stage of life. Parents need to have a chat with their child about it, and also with each other about how comfortable they are with overnight guests, and some rules need to be outlined.” She suggests that, if possible, it may help to move their bedroom closer to an outside door, so they can come and go with more freedom. “I know it’s not possible for everybody,” she notes, “but if you can change an upstairs room to one downstairs for them, it might help them to not have to trail right through the house with their guests, and they’ll have a sense of being more independent.” 3. Don’t treat them like a child Hines says it can be tempting for parents whose young people live at home to treat them like children, but treat them as adults and they’re more likely to behave like one. “They’re that bit older, and they no longer get the right to be a child who’s looked after 24/7,” she stresses. Getting themselves up, getting themselves to uni, and getting their work done on time is not the parents’ responsibility anymore. “You need to be clear about that,” she stresses. “The whole point of university is for them to grow up. It’s all down to them now – you’re no longer responsible for their day-to-day life – they are.” 4. Explain what you’ll do if they break your rules Hines points out that although parents of adult children don’t have many sanctions if their house rules aren’t followed (they’re too old to be grounded) be aware of what you pay for. “If you pay for their phone and their travel and food or anything else, they need to accept that not every parent is doing that for their child at the age of 18,” she says. “It’s not a right, it’s a privilege, and some of it can be taken away.” 5. Encourage them to get a job Hines points out that many students living away from home while at university have to get a part-time job to make ends meet, and says: “I would encourage them to get an income – as well as needing the money, it’s good experience.” 6. Discuss finances Although once teens are earning, some parents may expect a contribution to room and board, Hines says if they’re students with a part-time job it might not be a feasible request. “I don’t think they should be contributing to the financial running of the home – at that age, I think it’s unrealistic to expect them to – but I think they should be contributing in other ways, like helping around the house.”
2023-08-10 13:00
XPeng’s $31 Billion Gap Shows Hazy China EV Outlook
XPeng’s $31 Billion Gap Shows Hazy China EV Outlook
The biggest debate for sell-side analysts covering Chinese equities these days centers around a $31 billion question: what
2023-09-18 10:14
What a Steelers trade for Commanders DE Chase Young would look like
What a Steelers trade for Commanders DE Chase Young would look like
The Pittsburgh Steelers are interested in trading for Washington Commanders pass-rusher Chase Young, but what will it cost?The Commanders decided against picking up Chase Young's fifth-year option, which will make him a free agent after the 2023 season. With that in mind, Washington could r...
2023-06-12 00:00
Pressure Grows on Israel to Prolong Cease-Fire in War With Hamas
Pressure Grows on Israel to Prolong Cease-Fire in War With Hamas
Israel is coming under increasing pressure to agree to an extension of a four-day pause in its war
2023-11-27 15:24
Major League Soccer Considers Accepting Sovereign Wealth Money
Major League Soccer Considers Accepting Sovereign Wealth Money
Major League Soccer could be the next US sports league to allow sovereign wealth funds to invest in
2023-07-14 04:54
Jamie Dimon told House Democrats that Congress should 'get rid of' the debt ceiling, source says
Jamie Dimon told House Democrats that Congress should 'get rid of' the debt ceiling, source says
During a closed-door lunch on Tuesday, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told moderate House Democrats that Congress should abolish the debt ceiling, a person familiar with the matter tells CNN.
2023-06-07 05:15
Jacksonville killings: What we know about the hate crime
Jacksonville killings: What we know about the hate crime
Authorities say a white man wearing a mask and brandishing a weapon with a swastika fatally shot three Black people Jacksonville, Florida, in what the city's sheriff described as a racially motivated attack
2023-08-28 02:14
UK RICS house price gauge falls to lowest since 2009 as interest rates rise
UK RICS house price gauge falls to lowest since 2009 as interest rates rise
By David Milliken LONDON British house prices saw the most widespread falls since 2009 last month as interest
2023-08-10 07:03