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No denial now. What's the best course of action?
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<blockquote data-quote="AppleCori" data-source="post: 669847" data-attributes="member: 16024"><p>It might make you feel better if you gave him info on local shelters and 'soup kitchens'. He an his friend might know these options better than you do, but they might not, I don't know.</p><p></p><p>Are you and hubby going to confront him (them) together? A united front may be best, letting them know that they can't pit you against each other.</p><p></p><p>I would acquaint myself in my mind with the arguments and justifications that they might present, and be ready with your response. You don't have to explain yourself, and "NO" is a complete sentence, but they may come up with something creative to try and throw you off your game, buy them some time. Don't fall for it. In the end, your son stole from you and your customer, putting your business and family at risk. Don't let that happen again.</p><p></p><p>The last time my step-son lived with us, (he was an adult when this happened) when we were putting him out after repeated and flagrant violations of the rules, he dropped a bomb on us. He claimed he had been molested as a child by a male babysitter. This threw a wrench into everything, but ultimately changed nothing.</p><p></p><p>We will never know if it was the truth or a stalling tactic, but I do have my suspicions.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, stay strong. Let us know how it goes.</p><p></p><p>Apple</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AppleCori, post: 669847, member: 16024"] It might make you feel better if you gave him info on local shelters and 'soup kitchens'. He an his friend might know these options better than you do, but they might not, I don't know. Are you and hubby going to confront him (them) together? A united front may be best, letting them know that they can't pit you against each other. I would acquaint myself in my mind with the arguments and justifications that they might present, and be ready with your response. You don't have to explain yourself, and "NO" is a complete sentence, but they may come up with something creative to try and throw you off your game, buy them some time. Don't fall for it. In the end, your son stole from you and your customer, putting your business and family at risk. Don't let that happen again. The last time my step-son lived with us, (he was an adult when this happened) when we were putting him out after repeated and flagrant violations of the rules, he dropped a bomb on us. He claimed he had been molested as a child by a male babysitter. This threw a wrench into everything, but ultimately changed nothing. We will never know if it was the truth or a stalling tactic, but I do have my suspicions. Anyway, stay strong. Let us know how it goes. Apple [/QUOTE]
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