Bribing Adult Child

[Zeedman]

Well, I agree with those who recommend that you deal with the puppy as a business transaction, and stay out of the family issues. That being said... she should just buy the puppy, and hope for the best. If it is a big dog, maybe walking it would contribute to weight loss.

 

[Nyboy]

@thistlebloom your right mother is worried about health problems from being over weight. Bob all my puppy sales have a contract most state dog can not be used for breeding and must be fixed. I do offer money back if they can no longer keep dog.

 

[Just-Moxie]

I believe you're right about that Carol Dee.
Any lasting life change has to be motivated by our own convictions.
But a puppy would be a fun incentive!

But the daughter is 28...right? Not 12.

 

[Carol Dee]

But the daughter is 28...right? Not 12.

Right!

 

[flowerbug]

OUCH, when I was at top weight and for many years on my way up the scale. My Mother would try to bribe, plead etc... It only made it worse! The puppy most likely will not be what it takes for daughter to lose the weight. She has to WANT to and gather some positive feelings on her own. (I know!) It is a business transaction for you. But NOT the catalyst her Mom hopes for.

a puppy that she has to walk and be more active may be a part of the change she needs. i hope so. it's so tough to do though, easy food is everywhere and constantly in our faces in advertisements and parties and such.

 

[thistlebloom]

But the daughter is 28...right? Not 12.

I was being flip.

 

[flowerbug]

I was being flip.

i am shocked, shocked i tell ya!

 

[Nyboy]

 

[Just-Moxie]

I was being flip.

Ahhh...my "flip meter" is on the blink

Carry on!! (heads back to corner)

 

[thistlebloom]