Dear Abby column on independence vs parental control
A 23-year-old woman seeks to move out while her parents enforce strict rules and monitor her mail calls and finances. Abby urges recognizing adulthood and weighs the clash between independence and parental support, noting possible blackmail if threats to cut support persist.
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Today's Crossword Puzzle Across Liniment and More
Crossword clues include Across items such as Liniment a What's he big Md neighbor Like some battles Roofed with Bring invitation letters Fall birthstone Actress Powers Devoutness charades War Bosst about petition Shhon founded Tarzan's title.
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Doorbell hack helps care for bedridden relatives
A reader describes attaching a battery doorbell to a headboard and garage to summon a retired husband, making caregiving easier. Other letters advise vinegar cleaning, chalkboard plant markers, and rubber band door-closures for pet containment.
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