Thanks Sharon,
difficult child knows that she will be responsible for contributing towards her auto insurance initially. We really haven't looked much past graduation with her since it's been tentative at best as to whether or not she will actually graduate in June. So, for now, we mainly have our sights on getting that completed. We've discussed some of her options for after graduation, namely work this summer full time if possible, take a class in either Art-Drawing or Writing at the local community college and then make some decisions concerning college or tech school for a start date in January 2008. We're taking it slow because I do not feel difficult child can be pushed into attending college full time - not only will she fail but she will waste my money. Going slowly is the best way to deal with difficult child and major change.
Spending time with her dad could be VERY risky as, like you said, she may enjoy the nothingness of being with him. Or, on the other hand, she may miss 'routine and normal' and decide to come home. Without a doubt, we will present that certain conditions be understood and met should she decide to come home. The obvious first is she must work and go to some type if school at least part time, plus adhere to our house rules, which have always been reasonable and fair. I guess I will have to have a conversation with her father now - ugh.
Thanks again.
