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I’m not just trying to keep her home but I feel she needs some time with her younger sister (17) who’s a junior in high school. ...Am I being unreasonable?
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Yes, in my view.
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Should I back out of pushing their relationship?
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Yes, it is part of being 18 and starting a more independent life. You can hope that they remain close, but pushing will do not likely work any better than letting it happen naturally.
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Do I have a hidden agenda I can’t see, or is it perfectly reasonable to set rules that work for me?
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I think you see it. The rules should also work for your daughter. It must be a tough time for you. I also have daughters and I predict it will be difficult for me to change the rules.