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At What Point is it OK to Throw in the Towel with a difficult child ?
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<blockquote data-quote="keista" data-source="post: 471475" data-attributes="member: 11965"><p>Well, it sounds as if you have exhausted all possible options already, so maybe you are "DONE" simply by default.</p><p></p><p>Before I even got to Janet's post, I was thinking along the same lines as she did with Cory. Legally, you must meet her basic needs until she is 18. But that is it. Otherwise, treat her as if she's renting a room from you. Even "basic" house rules are useless with her because there's nothing you can really consequence her with, so if she thinks she knows it all, let her prove it and let life's natural consequences teach her her lessons.</p><p></p><p>I would, however, research local laws or consult with an attorney regarding your real responsibilities. IOW if she damages personal property can you be held responsible, will you get in trouble if she simply refuses scheduled medical appointments, etc. If necessary try to find protections or legal outs for you and husband if the need should arise.</p><p></p><p>((((HUGS))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="keista, post: 471475, member: 11965"] Well, it sounds as if you have exhausted all possible options already, so maybe you are "DONE" simply by default. Before I even got to Janet's post, I was thinking along the same lines as she did with Cory. Legally, you must meet her basic needs until she is 18. But that is it. Otherwise, treat her as if she's renting a room from you. Even "basic" house rules are useless with her because there's nothing you can really consequence her with, so if she thinks she knows it all, let her prove it and let life's natural consequences teach her her lessons. I would, however, research local laws or consult with an attorney regarding your real responsibilities. IOW if she damages personal property can you be held responsible, will you get in trouble if she simply refuses scheduled medical appointments, etc. If necessary try to find protections or legal outs for you and husband if the need should arise. ((((HUGS)))) [/QUOTE]
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