Trouble with a teenage step son (support, parents, wife, high school)
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My wife and I are having major difficulties with her son my step son. He will be 18 in 42 days!!!However, he is extremely difficult and rude. He does what he wants when he wants. I found stolen merchandise and drugs in his room. He knows we want him to leave but he insists that while he is 18 that he can still live in our house as long as he in high school. Can anyone verify that?
My wife and I are having major difficulties with her son my step son. He will be 18 in 42 days!!!However, he is extremely difficult and rude. He does what he wants when he wants. I found stolen merchandise and drugs in his room. He knows we want him to leave but he insists that while he is 18 that he can still live in our house as long as he in high school. Can anyone verify that?
E.
call the cops
they will provide him with some nice room and board until he turns 18, and maybe a little while thereafter.
If you do not call the cops, YOU could be arrested as an accessory or even an accomplice if you know about this and do not report it.
I believe parents are obligated by law to support a child until age 18 and out of high school but that might vary by state. The stolen property and drugs are another matter, I agree with the previous poster that you should call the cops. This kid needs a wake-up call and quickly.
Tell this ingrate that the only things a parent must provide is a room and reasonable food and clothing. You do not have to provide him with anything in the room other than a mattress and sheets/blanket. Their cleanliness is up to him. Food is provided - whatever you all eat, 3 meals a day. If he doesn't like it, he can skip the meal. Clothing: A pair of shoes/sneakers (cheap is ok), 2 or 3 pairs of pants, undies, and shirts - oh, and a coat/jacket for winter. That's it. AND, he is not allowed to break the law while receiving your generous support.
Breaking the law has its own consequences. Call the police.
Agree with everyone; he's broken the law, call the cops. Solves everyone immediate problems and it's the right thing to do. And what Dew said... YOU are the parent.
My wife and I are having major difficulties with her son my step son. He will be 18 in 42 days!!!However, he is extremely difficult and rude. He does what he wants when he wants. I found stolen merchandise and drugs in his room. He knows we want him to leave but he insists that while he is 18 that he can still live in our house as long as he in high school. Can anyone verify that?
E.
In general, I agree with NYAnnie. What I don't know and need to know is where your wife stands on this issue. Having stolen goods and drugs in your home is unacceptable.
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