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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 368087" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>In most places you are legally required to report him as a runaway. Call the nonemergency number and make the report. Let them know any info you have. They may or may not find him and make him come home. If he comes home and runs away again, report him again. Every single time he is out of the home with-o permission you need to call and report him as a runaway. It will take a while but eventually the courts will take action.</p><p></p><p>Also call if he destroys any of your property or takes anything that is not his. As he is a minor, he owns very little. Mostly just his clothes and any school books. Even the video games and systems are not legally his. </p><p></p><p>There is NO way to force a 16yo to do almost anything he doesn't want to do. Not as long as he doesn't care if he is cut off from all funds, privileges, and material possessions. IF you are 110% determined to give your best effort, go and strip his room. Take out all but 7-10 outfits, 1 pair of shoes, his mattress, sheets, pillow and blanket. The room must have a light source - ceiling fixture or a lamp. Take EVERYTHING else away. I would make sure that the clothes are items that you think are appropriate. NOT his "faves" if they are in any way objectionable.</p><p></p><p>Put the items in a storage unit or shed with a sturdy lock. Don't give them back unless/until he shapes up. Let him earn a few things fairly easily to help motivate him. Post the rules and consequences. </p><p></p><p>It won't be easy. I strongly recommend drug testing as often as you can. with-o warning. Also go through his pockets, backpack, etc every single time he comes back home. If he hits you over this call the cops and report domestic abuse. INSIST on pressing charges for ANY physical violence. </p><p></p><p>(((((hugs)))))</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 368087, member: 1233"] In most places you are legally required to report him as a runaway. Call the nonemergency number and make the report. Let them know any info you have. They may or may not find him and make him come home. If he comes home and runs away again, report him again. Every single time he is out of the home with-o permission you need to call and report him as a runaway. It will take a while but eventually the courts will take action. Also call if he destroys any of your property or takes anything that is not his. As he is a minor, he owns very little. Mostly just his clothes and any school books. Even the video games and systems are not legally his. There is NO way to force a 16yo to do almost anything he doesn't want to do. Not as long as he doesn't care if he is cut off from all funds, privileges, and material possessions. IF you are 110% determined to give your best effort, go and strip his room. Take out all but 7-10 outfits, 1 pair of shoes, his mattress, sheets, pillow and blanket. The room must have a light source - ceiling fixture or a lamp. Take EVERYTHING else away. I would make sure that the clothes are items that you think are appropriate. NOT his "faves" if they are in any way objectionable. Put the items in a storage unit or shed with a sturdy lock. Don't give them back unless/until he shapes up. Let him earn a few things fairly easily to help motivate him. Post the rules and consequences. It won't be easy. I strongly recommend drug testing as often as you can. with-o warning. Also go through his pockets, backpack, etc every single time he comes back home. If he hits you over this call the cops and report domestic abuse. INSIST on pressing charges for ANY physical violence. (((((hugs))))) [/QUOTE]
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