December 20, 2023
The Adulting Trap: When Your Grown Daughter Wants You to Evict Her
A woman is grappling with her adult daughter’s unusual request: to be legally evicted from the family home. The daughter, who has previously encouraged her mother to be more assertive, seemingly wants the structure of an eviction to motivate her to move out and become more independent. The financial advice columnist advises against actually evicting the daughter, emphasizing the severe consequences of an eviction record. Instead, she suggests the mother help her daughter define clear, specific goals, charge her reasonable rent, and provide accountability to
