Sarah's Decision on Sons' Independence

Questions and Answers

Match the following characters with their descriptions:

Sarah = Retired mother of two sons Older son = 26 years old Younger son = 23 years old Boys = Living at home with their mother

Match the following actions with the characters involved:

Sarah = Tells her sons to find their own place Older son = Complains about the situation Younger son = Rants and raves for hours Boys = Celebrate moving into their apartment

Match the following scenarios with their outcomes:

Boys live at home = Expect mother to cook and clean Sarah sets a deadline = Gives them one month to move out Boys refuse to cook = Gradually lose weight Boys find an apartment = Sign a one-year lease

Match the following statements with who said them:

'It's time for you two to take responsibility' = Sarah 'You're a terrible mom!' = Older son 'You have jobs, go get your own food' = Sarah 'We did it! We found an apartment!' = Younger son Signup and view all the answers

Match the following character traits with the characters:

Sarah = Firm and assertive Older son = Dependent and upset Younger son = Dependent and surprised Boys = Resistant to taking responsibility Signup and view all the answers

Match the following timeframes with events:

Day 28 = Boys find an apartment One month = Deadline set by Sarah After dinner = Sarah confronts her sons Next day = Boys wake up to no food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following items with their corresponding costs:

Two bedroom apartment = $750 a month Mother's food = Free for the boys Cooking for the boys = Stopped by Sarah Rent for a year = $9,000 total Signup and view all the answers

Match the following activities with the correct descriptions:

Finding an apartment = Action the boys finally take Ranting and raving = Reaction from the boys after Sarah's ultimatum Moving in = Final step to independence for the boys Celebrating = What the boys do after moving out Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sarah's Situation

Sarah recently retired after 23 years of work and is financially stable.
She has two sons, aged 23 and 26, who both work but live at home with her.

Sons' Behavior

Both sons rely on Sarah for meals and housekeeping, expecting her to cook and clean.
They do not contribute financially for food or chores, embodying the stereotype of "mama's boys."

Sarah's Decision

Frustrated with her sons’ dependence, Sarah decides they need to take responsibility and live independently.
At dinner, Sarah tells them they must move out and start managing their own affairs.

Sons' Reaction

The sons react negatively, expressing anger and disbelief, claiming Sarah is unfair.
They continue to protest for 57 hours without changing her mind.

Enforcing Independence

Sarah sets a deadline of one month for them to find their own apartment and stops cooking for them.
Breakfast becomes nonexistent as Sarah encourages her sons to prepare their own food, leading to gradual weight loss.

Finding an Apartment

On the 28th day, the sons finally search for housing and find a two-bedroom apartment costing $750 per month.
They successfully sign a one-year lease, marking a significant step towards independence.

Transition to Independence

Excited, they inform Sarah about their new living arrangements, and she expresses pride in their growth.
Once they move in, they frequently host parties, enjoying their newfound freedom.

Conclusion

Both Sarah and her sons find happiness in the change, reflecting a successful transition to independence for the young men.

Description

After retiring, Sarah faces challenges with her adult sons who rely on her for meals and chores. Frustrated with their behavior, she decides it's time for them to live independently. This quiz explores her decision-making process and the reactions of her sons.