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gwilson31

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Children?
« on: January 03, 2018, 06:13:18 am »
I have a 35 year old son that does not live with me.  When a survey asks if I have children,  is he considered a child? ??? ??? ??? ???

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Re: Children?
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2018, 11:02:30 am »
Most specify that its referring to children under 18 and/or that live with you 

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Re: Children?
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2018, 11:55:48 am »
My youngest is 26 I know it's confusing  sometimes. I usually say no when asked like that. Like when they put it a different way like 18 or older  I can say yes.

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Re: Children?
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2018, 05:33:49 pm »
I think they mean under the age of eighteen who live with you , not adult children; at least that's my take.

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Re: Children?
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2018, 06:59:05 am »
I usually answer based upon how they ask the question. I have an 11 year old at home and a 26 year old out of the home.  So I still qualify if they are limiting their focus on minor children living at home (which is usually what they are looking for).


But if they are asking how many children, I always say TWO unless they specify at home in the question. Usually they specify at home AND under the age of 18. In that case I say only ONE. But if they just generally say "children" I believe it is an honest answer to include adult children out of the house.


That's my take on it. Others may disagree...

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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2018, 12:55:28 pm »
Being my kids are over 21 , I used to get this question and when they lived with me, I would say they lived with me but since they don't now  I don't worry about it.Sometimes You have to read the question  carefully. it says do you have any children whether or not they live with you. :peace:

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Re: Children?
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2018, 02:22:57 pm »
My son is 37 and does not live with us.  When asked if I have children i always say yes.   If they are more specific, Children under 18 or children that live with you I say no.  But I do have a child so I answer yes.

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Re: Children?
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2018, 08:01:28 pm »
I guess that is up you. I still live with my parents and I guess they still think that I am a kid sometimes. I know my grandparents did.  :binkybaby:

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