She has been living with her grandfather, my ex, since she was six months old, and he is seriously ill. I have adopted her 11 year old brother, he's been with me since he was two. He's an honor roll student, she is just finishing the 8th grade, altho she is very intelligent. She has a track record of creating severe problems in school and at home, he has a pretty good record in that dept., nothing major. She is a very good singer, pro quality, he can't carry a tune in a bucket, but loves to try. I'm afraid of favoring him or leaning too far the other way, trying to make her feel welcome, and make him feel second class all of a sudden. I'm pretty apprehensive about the whole thing.
We really don't know each other very well, and I really hope it works out.
Advice?
2006-06-27
18:21:12
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bradsgranny
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Adolescent