My daughter is a junior in high school and seventeen. She definately has ODD. She lies, steals, sneaks out, skips school, smokes pot and all of this is justified because she has parents who have rules and ground her when she breaks them. Poor baby.
Last night was the ultimate. She came home by curfew without complaint, which made me suspicious. So in the middle of the night, I checked on her and she had an overnight guest--her boyfriend. I kicked him out but since he doesn't have a car, my daughter had to drive him home. I won't give you details, but it was obvious they had sex. She is now telling me that her Dad and I are ridiculous for having rules about boys in her room, because it keeps her from sneaking out!! How crazy is that??? Now she says she will move out tonight and we won't ever find her. I am scared she may actually do it. But I refuse to let her behavior continue under my roof. She has a 10 year old sister who looks up to her.
What can I do? Do I call the police before she leaves or wait until she is gone and risk not finding her.
Talking to her does no good. She is convinced we are trying to ruin her life and control her. She acts like we are completely clueless and won't tell us anything. Counseling has not helped.
I need help.
Last night was the ultimate. She came home by curfew without complaint, which made me suspicious. So in the middle of the night, I checked on her and she had an overnight guest--her boyfriend. I kicked him out but since he doesn't have a car, my daughter had to drive him home. I won't give you details, but it was obvious they had sex. She is now telling me that her Dad and I are ridiculous for having rules about boys in her room, because it keeps her from sneaking out!! How crazy is that??? Now she says she will move out tonight and we won't ever find her. I am scared she may actually do it. But I refuse to let her behavior continue under my roof. She has a 10 year old sister who looks up to her.
What can I do? Do I call the police before she leaves or wait until she is gone and risk not finding her.
Talking to her does no good. She is convinced we are trying to ruin her life and control her. She acts like we are completely clueless and won't tell us anything. Counseling has not helped.
I need help.