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Kicked out 19 year old son

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Emilou88 · 21/07/2026 10:14

I feel awful, I have just kicked out my son because of his behaviour. He is 19 and finished education last May and has done nothing since. He lives in his bedroom, gaming all the time, doesnt help around the house, his room is disgusting, the only thing he likes doing is going to his mates once a week. I have been at him a bit about getting a job because it seems hes not trying that hard to find one, but hes adamant he has been. He will instantly blow up when I question it and he can say some vulger things to me, he does have ADHD so I don't know if some of it is down to that but I am at my wits end and last night I just snapped and I said I wanted him out. His little bother was witnessing it all and was nearly crying. I felt extremely uncomfortable and hid the kitchen knives because even though he is not physically abusive, I don't know if he could just snap. I now don't know if I am in the wrong but I have told him before about kicking him out and I felt like I couldn't back down now, or he would see it as an empty threat. He is gonig to the council offices now but I know they may not help him but he has an option to stay at his mates for a bit and I know my parents will let him stay at theres. I feel he needs a wake up call and see how easy he had it here because he seems delusional with his beliefs and I feel a lot of it is from him spending all his time online being brainwashed.

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Larrythecatforpm · 21/07/2026 14:39

Sorry op but he needs support. He’s not a normal 19 year old NT kid, he’s neurodivergent and needs extra support. I think you were wrong.

HotGrapefruit · 21/07/2026 14:42

Well done OP. Let's face it, I'm sure he has the option of coming back to you grovelling apologetically with a plan for his immediate life. Once you at the point of hiding knives then I think you need to set boundaries to protect yourself. Good luck OP. X

KimWexlersPonyTail · 21/07/2026 14:44

As a pp said, he talks like an Incel so ADHD or not he has to leave or get off the internet.

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Monty36 · 21/07/2026 14:48

It is a shame it reached this point really.
He is an adult but sometimes age does not relate to emotional maturity.

Grandparents and friends might house him for a bit. Then again, they might not. Depends what they are like. If mum won’t have him why should anyone else !

I doubt he would ever return.

Monty36 · 21/07/2026 14:52

HotGrapefruit · 21/07/2026 14:42

Well done OP. Let's face it, I'm sure he has the option of coming back to you grovelling apologetically with a plan for his immediate life. Once you at the point of hiding knives then I think you need to set boundaries to protect yourself. Good luck OP. X

I don’t think the OP wants him back.
I don’t think he would want to return.

Steeleydan · 21/07/2026 14:58

Velvera · 21/07/2026 10:26

I hope he doesn't end up on the streets.

Then he'll learn the lesson the hard way,serves him right

DontSayItsOver · 21/07/2026 14:59

So the solution is to kick him out and let your parents deal with him. Brilliant 👍

Velvera · 21/07/2026 15:02

Steeleydan · 21/07/2026 14:58

Then he'll learn the lesson the hard way,serves him right

So you would see your teenage son on the streets?

Larrythecatforpm · 21/07/2026 15:05

Steeleydan · 21/07/2026 14:58

Then he'll learn the lesson the hard way,serves him right

You sound delightful.

EarthlyNightshade · 21/07/2026 15:10

Steeleydan · 21/07/2026 14:58

Then he'll learn the lesson the hard way,serves him right

Most people would like an end to homelessness and want support for homeless people.

How awful that you see it as deserved for a young neurodiverse man.

menopausalfart · 21/07/2026 15:19

Had to do it to my son. All he wanted to do was play games online in his room. He would also steal money from me so I was forever having to hid my cards and cash.
He stayed with his GM for a while. He eventually found work and now lives with his GF, who he's been with for nine years, and her child.
Our relationship recovered. I honestly believe if hadn't done it, he'd still be here.

Emilou88 · 21/07/2026 19:25

Of course I would have him back, this is why I made the post because I feel extremely guilty and questioning it, but I can not have him in my house shouting at me these awful things and in front of his younger brother (11) who is also SEN and extremely sensitive.
I have tried to help support him and make simple suggestions which he often shoots down - he does not see reason. But yes maybe I could have done more, nobody is perfect. I have raised him on my own from day one and I was 19 myself when I had him and yeah I was forced to grow up very quickly which I did and Im almost certain I gave him the condition.
I have spoken to him today and he seems alright. Thanks for the supportive messages but my god some haven't been pleasant but suppose it is easy to judge others when you don't know the full story.

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Dollymylove · 28/07/2026 13:42

Velvera · 21/07/2026 10:26

I hope he doesn't end up on the streets.

A stint on the streets might be what he needs to correct his behaviour

EarthlyNightshade · 28/07/2026 14:42

Dollymylove · 28/07/2026 13:42

A stint on the streets might be what he needs to correct his behaviour

Have you personal experience of that working out well?

Redburnett · 28/07/2026 14:45

Cut off the internet and the money supply, but offer to help with a flat deposit if he moves out.

Velvera · 28/07/2026 14:46

Dollymylove · 28/07/2026 13:42

A stint on the streets might be what he needs to correct his behaviour

When I see young people living on the streets I'll now know they had a mother like you.

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