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Thegrammie New Member |
posted 08-13-2008 06:48 PM
  
I live in TN i have custody of this boy and his sister now for 9 years.. the boy now 17 has been problimatic since a little boy ,, has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD he is argumentative , he steals lies. and does not want to work is very threatening to his 13 year old sister.. he has had many trips to juvenile court,, for a variety of charges since age 9. he is angry . he now wants out of my home wants to be emanicipated.. does not have any family with in 200 miles ..his mom and dad have been out of his life for years.. i took them out of foster care in 1999 when they were sent to live with me.. and our home has been a very stressful situation from week to week.. i'm a single grandmother working full time for the state of Tn so i don't make much money. but he thinks my budget is designed only for him. he lies to everyone.. about everything.. i just need to know what else i should do..we attend church regulary. i've talked many times to our pastor and he don't know what else to do to help either.. any suggestions. God Bless ------------------ |
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shawn single dad |
posted 08-13-2008 07:01 PM
wow, tough one. Sometimes you just need to let go, but without giving up. He'll soon face the harsh realities of life, and he'll most likely come running back for help. if he does then you need to establish some ground rules about YOUR house. He needs to see a councelor to help with his anger, but getting him there may not be possible, but that could be one condition if he needs some help. another condition for him coming back would be for him to have a full time job. But at this point, for your own sanity and your grand-daughter's safety, he probably needs to go. But that doesn't mean you will stop loving him, and telling him that you do. My dad taught me to never give up on your child (yeah, I was a wild one too), but eventually you do need to let them go experience the real world for themselves. You are a great woman for taking on the seemingly thankless task of raising him. I pray that someday he sees your love for what it is and he'll learn to love himself. pray always... peace and love |
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