i love my 13 yr old nephew; so much so that I have taken him into my home to raise along with his 10 yr old sister, as well as my 8 yr old daughter. I took them in, bc I felt that they needed attention that they werent getting while living with my dad who now has a new girlfriend and no time to spare or spend with them. There mother (my sister) has not had an active role in any of there lives since she gave up her rights 5 years ago and my dad adopted them, but she does come around once a week( but never on weekends "bc she has things to do"). He has been living with me since 8/06, and has been suspended for calling a girl out of her name, plus he's failing some of his classes, and talking back to teachers,all of which are female. The male teachers say they have had no problems with him. I understand WHY he has no respect (bc of his mother), I just need to know a way to gain it without busting him upside the head. I've ran out out patience and talking doesnt help anymore!!!
2006-10-07
04:32:22
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