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<p>Hi ebeeeee. I cannot imagine my son even wanting to go in that direction. If I were to beg him to live at home (I wouldn’t), he would say no way and run in the opposite direction! 
He’s VERY independent … well except for financially, it seems. We’re very close and actually do have a lot of respect for each other. I guess I didn’t convey that while describing the problem. I think I have said, though, that we’ve been discussing finances since middle school. We’re very open about that at my house. He and I both understand the post-undergrad game-plan. Will he balk and keep displaying a sense of entitlement after he graduates? I don’t know. That’s the kind of thing that worried me to the point of writing. But I AM ultimately in control of how much I give him. I mean … he can act entitled all he wants; and I will feel unhappy if he doesn’t grow up in that way; but it doesn’t mean he’ll get what he asks for – IF that’s the direction he takes it after he graduates. I’m hoping it’s NOT.</p>
<p>I want to say this about him – because I’m feeling a little protective of him when I hear some of the comments from people who can’t possibly know him based only on one facet that I have described (meaning, it’s not your fault that you don’t have the full picture). He has had a financial entitlement issue as of late. I mean, things come out of his mouth that surprise me. BUT, he is a very good person and a really great son and brother and friend. I love him dearly and I’m proud of him, in general. Just like all of you are proud of your kids. He’s not really a BRAT – though bratty things do come out of his mouth on occasion, and he does still have some learning to do.</p>
<p>2bornot2bivy, he’ll be going to grad school for music.</p>