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Legal Advice Regarding 16 Year Old Stepdaughter in Wichita
Asked by G.R. from Wichita
on January 4, 2009
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I have a 16 year old stepdaughter that her dad and I have custody of. We have custody because her mom is irresponsible and would rather be a friend than a mother. Her ...
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- Hello G., Kids need boundaries. Plain and simple. Don't let that "mom" have the upperhand. Please look into the program, "The Total Transformation". The we...
- At 16 years old, the courts and police will enforce your custody. At 17 years old, they are not as quick to move. Our experience has been at 17, the police would not ...
- I know this will be the hardest thing in the world, but if she goes to juvenile again, she needs to take her detention. She will learn that what she does while at her...
17 Year Old "Step" Son Wants to Run Away
Asked by S.R. from Madison
on March 11, 2008
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My boyfriend and I are struggling with his son. HE will graduate this year but won't be 18 till this fall. He doesn't know what he wants to do for a career, doesn't ha...
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- Hi S.! My Name is Deb.My 1 and only son was 8yrs old when his father and I divorced and 11 when I remarried. I must say that he did not have a good relationship with e...
- Make a list of all the things he will need to be able to move out and live on his own, dishes (pots, pans, plates, silverware....), furniture (bed, couch...), electron...
- My advice would be to just let him go. It might be hard on your bf and you, but he's old enough to figure things out on his own. It's tough love. If he doesn't want to...
My 16 Year Old Grandson
Asked by P.B. from Minneapolis
on August 9, 2010
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I have legal guardianship of my 16 year old grandson and I am on disability so I had to get some help for him. Well, my daughter got served with child support papers. ...
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- Kudos to you for taking him in, that has to be a hard decision all around. My In-laws are in the same position with their grandkids form their eldest daughter, but th...
- I believe even if she gives you custody she will have to pay child support. Good luck
- Yes she will. He's her son regardless of whether she want him or not. Sorry to hear he's had such a hard time. Hope he's able to move past his bad mother and live a...
16 Year Old Son and His Paycheck... Advice Please
Asked by S.R. from Pittsburgh
on November 4, 2010
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Hey Mommas, my 16 year old son worked fulltime the past 2 summers and we took half of his paycheck and put it in his education fund, he was allowed to keep the rest f...
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- Perhaps you could sit with him and discuss the situation some more...get him to really understand the financial need to plan (show him the numbers it is going to take ...
- I don't think it's really fair to make him pay for his own lunches. Yes, he could pack, but aren't you spending the money either way? Maybe say that you will give him ...
- Since his paycheck will vary each week, how about he gets to keep $30 and every thing over $50 gets split. OR since we all need to live on a budget, agree on a set am...
Tween?
Asked by A.G. from New York
on July 5, 2010
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What ages are considered TWEEN? I was never a tween so what is a tween!?! My oldest daughter is 9 yo. Is she a tween? If 10 starts "TWEEN" should I be scared? LOL!!!!
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- IMO tween does not exist. It is a new term. Pre-teen is 12 yo, maybe 11. Before that you are a kid.
- Your question made me laugh. It's a marketing word, for sure. Good test: If she has a picture of the Jonas brothers on her wall and there are lip prints over any on...
- I think its between 10 and 12 yrs old. Major hormones will kick in during this time. Good luck!!!
17 Year Old's Hair
Asked by G.B. from Fresno
on May 4, 2011
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My 17, 18 in October, year old walked in. I had one of the biggest fights with her! She jsut casually came through, and she has shaved her long hair on one side, like ...
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- Wow, I am sickened by most of the posts on here. Yes, children should have some areas where they can express themselves, but you are the parent/guardian! You make the ...
- Let her have her freedom while she can. She's just expressing herself and tons of kids do it. In high school, I was friends with Mohawk Girl, guys with tattoos, and ki...
- I'm going to agree with all the posters so far. I'm a mother to a stepdaughter (she's now 26) who had every color and style of hair under the sun, including shaved off...
Mom Seeking Help on How to Get a 15 Year Old Boy to Read.
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on May 11, 2008
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I have a 15 year son and been having a hard time to get him to read. He has been like this most of his school year. I have him in special class at school but right now...
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- Has he been testing for any kind of learning problems, like dyslexia? The school should help provide those services.
- try introducing him to graphic novels. they are like comic books with more substance. also, offer books from his favorite movies, as well as books dealing with subject...
- Sounds exactly like my son. He hasn't read a book for recreation "for like 6 years!" (his own words!) that is until about 2 weeks ago. He plays a video game called Hal...
Teen Parenting
Asked by S.P. from New Orleans
on June 6, 2008
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Who the heck is this teenager living in my house. Texting, challenging and exhausting me every single conversation we have. Last year was easy...oh yeah...she was 12...
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- Ok, This is just my opinion. I do not have a teenage daughter (mine will barely be 2 in July,) however, I do have a 15 year old little sister, and I was once 13. The m...
- Remember, Romans 8:28; Prov. 3:5,6; Phil: 4:4-8, 13 & 19. Surrender Your life totally to the Lord, daily. Claim the promises. Lift your daughter in prayer constantl...
- a book any parent should read and only $15 in paperback "when me and my mother can't be friends, resolving the most complicated relationship of your life" by: vict...
Things to Do at a 17 Year Old's Party
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on August 10, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 17 soon and is planning a party at home. I need suggestions for activies/games for the party of about 12 guest. I know it is never a good...
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- Don't worry too much about planning activities, these things pretty much take care of themselves at that age. Although the prior moms who wrote had some really great i...
- My really good friend hired a Las Vegas style company for her son's 15th birthday party. They brought in Black Jack and roulette tables, and set them up in the garage...
- I don't know when you are planning on doing the party, but my daughters birthday is in November when the New Moon movie is coming out...so we are doing a Twilight/New ...
17 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.L. from Bangor
on January 29, 2008
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The subject probably says it all. My son is 17 and I am not sure how to "help" him grow into a young man. He forgets everything. His manner's have disappeared. He ...
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- I went through this with both my children when they were 15 & 17 (they are 24 and 22 now). My daughter, the youngest, was the worst, though. We went through counsell...
- Hi M.. I am the mother of a grown son and 9 grandsons; ages 18 to 1yr. I have been there and now watch my daughters 13yr old and my sons 12 year old having the same is...
- I am the mother of a 15 year old boy and I feel your pain. I agree with everyone else. Make sure he knows how much you care by spending time with him (or atleast invit...
