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Some really good information dispensed to you already.
Remember...You are not in this relationship to be your son's friend. You are in it to be his father. Your son acts like this because you (and your wife?)allow it. A wise man told me long ago to use the "Three F's" in dealing with children...Be fair, firm, and friendly. I've raised two grown children (and, now, two younger adopted children) by this motto and it works. Along with that motto have expectations and require respect. Give compassion, comfort, and allow for mistakes. Allow them more freedom and give them more responsibility as they get older. Children want and need boundaries. Never ever give them carte blanche. I could go on for a long time, but I won't...Good luck!
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