Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Parent Emeritus
Kicked 18-year-old out of house
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="witzend" data-source="post: 535456" data-attributes="member: 99"><p>I would go ahead with the Teen Challenge, if I were you. We were in a similar situation when our son was 16 y/o and had assaulted his dad. We told the court that we would not let him come back home. We did put him into an Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), which gave us all time to assess the situation. M played the victim, and we were able to understand that we were doing him no favors by allowing him to terrorize us. He had been in therapy from the time he was 7, and living with him was like living with a rattlesnake. You never knew when he was going to bite.</p><p></p><p>I know that $800 seems like a lot of money, especially if he doesn't complete the program. I would tell him that I would do it and he can only come home if he successfully completes the program and comes out with a plan. What state are you in? At 18 he should be considered an adult, but not in all states. I would see a therapist myself to discuss all possible outcomes, and consider consulting an attorney to confirm what my rights and obligations are. Even if your son wastes the $800, it's money well spent if it gives you a way to step back from the situation and get your bearings.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="witzend, post: 535456, member: 99"] I would go ahead with the Teen Challenge, if I were you. We were in a similar situation when our son was 16 y/o and had assaulted his dad. We told the court that we would not let him come back home. We did put him into an Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), which gave us all time to assess the situation. M played the victim, and we were able to understand that we were doing him no favors by allowing him to terrorize us. He had been in therapy from the time he was 7, and living with him was like living with a rattlesnake. You never knew when he was going to bite. I know that $800 seems like a lot of money, especially if he doesn't complete the program. I would tell him that I would do it and he can only come home if he successfully completes the program and comes out with a plan. What state are you in? At 18 he should be considered an adult, but not in all states. I would see a therapist myself to discuss all possible outcomes, and consider consulting an attorney to confirm what my rights and obligations are. Even if your son wastes the $800, it's money well spent if it gives you a way to step back from the situation and get your bearings. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Parent Emeritus
Kicked 18-year-old out of house
Top