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<blockquote data-quote="debi" data-source="post: 213547" data-attributes="member: 6328"><p>Thank you everyone for your kind words. I will not lie...I am sitting here with tears running down my face. Having ANYONE who understands at all what life is like with my child has been missing in my life. Friends and family just do not understand why I don't "MAKE" him do what is right. I totally feel that I am on an island alone with no one who can understand.</p><p> </p><p></p><p> </p><p>From what I understand this would involve the state of VA in the care of my child. He would be given curfews,behavior contracts, etc. that they enforce. If he misses curfew I call and they can then arrest him. There is a progressive stay in the juvenile detention center with every incident up to a specific number of days per year. They can also do an ankle bracelet to ensure he goes to school and stays home. From my research and speaking with mental health professionals this is a last resort option. The state can take custody of your child and ban your involvement in their life. One other parent told me it was a bad decision on their part since it really did not improve anything for their family. NOt sure if I will do this, I want to hit rock bottom before I do. Most days I feel that way but other days I see a glimmer of hope that things can get better.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Can anyone tell me what the state has to provide you in evaluating your child? I am so clueless and need to get up to speed. I know that we will deal with expulsion at some point. It is just a matter of time.</p><p> </p><p>Today at our appointment I am going to ask his doctor to give us a referral for neuropsychologist. Do you think this is appropriate? From what I have read so far on the board it seems it might be helpful to distinguish what is truly going on with him??</p><p> </p><p>Thank you!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="debi, post: 213547, member: 6328"] Thank you everyone for your kind words. I will not lie...I am sitting here with tears running down my face. Having ANYONE who understands at all what life is like with my child has been missing in my life. Friends and family just do not understand why I don't "MAKE" him do what is right. I totally feel that I am on an island alone with no one who can understand. From what I understand this would involve the state of VA in the care of my child. He would be given curfews,behavior contracts, etc. that they enforce. If he misses curfew I call and they can then arrest him. There is a progressive stay in the juvenile detention center with every incident up to a specific number of days per year. They can also do an ankle bracelet to ensure he goes to school and stays home. From my research and speaking with mental health professionals this is a last resort option. The state can take custody of your child and ban your involvement in their life. One other parent told me it was a bad decision on their part since it really did not improve anything for their family. NOt sure if I will do this, I want to hit rock bottom before I do. Most days I feel that way but other days I see a glimmer of hope that things can get better. Can anyone tell me what the state has to provide you in evaluating your child? I am so clueless and need to get up to speed. I know that we will deal with expulsion at some point. It is just a matter of time. Today at our appointment I am going to ask his doctor to give us a referral for neuropsychologist. Do you think this is appropriate? From what I have read so far on the board it seems it might be helpful to distinguish what is truly going on with him?? Thank you!! [/QUOTE]
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