my guy friends have to live on the streets for 1 week next month because their father believes they should learn to appreciate what they have in life. although i understand what he is trying to say, i dont think two 17 year olds should be homeless for a week to learn that lesson. what do you think about it? they said their father will make them do that since he did that when he was younger (for a month).
i was thinking maybe i should have a friend let them sleep over or something. what do you think of this idea? anything u think i should do?
2006-06-09 11:35:22 · 15 answers · asked by cellie_mania 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
like mentioned earlier, their father did this when he was younger so that is why he wants them to live on the streets.
2006-06-09 11:40:39 · update #1
Let them stay at ur house that is against the law i would report the person for puttin them on the streets
2006-06-09 11:39:22 · answer #1 · answered by babynam2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, thats very harsh. I could NEVER put my child on the streets just to teach them a lesson. So much more can evolve from being left on the streets. They could get into drugs, steal (so they can get food) and all sorts of things. There so much more a parent can do to teach them a lesson.
If you are in the position to take them in, I would do that.
Maybe the two brothers can spend each night at a different friends house.
2006-06-09 18:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by ladybug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the heck? What kind of father do they have? It isn't as safe as used to be when their father was younger. I would NOT have my 17 year old sons live on the street for a week. There are much better ways to teach your kids life lessons. Gees if i could, i'd give that dad a piece of my mind. gees!
2006-06-09 19:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by mountaingirl88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 I would check out their story SOMEHOW to make sure that they are telling the Truth.
#2 If they are telling the truth and there is a way for you to let them stay over without causing any problems for yourself or getting yourself in any trouble with your family/parents. I would let them stay.
#3 you have to consider the fact that they could be Lying and really they are supposed to be somewhere else that week (that their dad is supposed to be sending them to) and they don't want to go, so they are looking for a place a Crash, instead being where they're REALLY supposed to be.
Thats why you have to find out, ask their Dad, if he is that proud about having to do it when he was younger, he will probably be glad to tell you. Pose a question to him like "I was thinking of Joining the Guys during their homeless trial, What week is it again?" or Mr. So & So Do you think it would be a good Idea for me to try the Homeless thing too, what did you learn in your experience out there?"
You know just find a way to make sure their story is legit and if it is let them Crash at your spot, if its not a problem!
I hope that this infor is at least somewhat helpful or thought-provoking for you babe, and Good luck with this!
2006-06-09 19:08:59 · answer #4 · answered by Just My Thoughts... 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never put my child in danger to prove a point. That's rediculous. Who knows what could happen to them being on the street for a week. I would never make my child feel like they had no place to go. That's bad parenting he should have raised them to appreciate what they have since they were born and if they dont and it bothers him so much then take their crap away dont make them sleep under a bridge for a week.
2006-06-09 18:41:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats just cruel and he should be reported. But yes if he goes ahead with it, pls offer your friends a place to stay. I am 17 atm and i couldnt imagine living on teh streets for a week just to see what it is like. I wouldnt do it and there would be no way taht anyone could make me
2006-06-09 18:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by Elmo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea a friend let him sleep over .Just advice him find work and be independent .I think that was his father want to be for him .You dont really know what thier situation in there house .
Dont tolerate some others problem .
2006-06-09 18:40:27 · answer #7 · answered by simplygal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what leaving home is supposed to be? Why do it when they're 17 when he can just make them move out at 18 once they've graduated? What a silly and pointless thing to do.
2006-06-09 19:21:32 · answer #8 · answered by elizabeth_ashley44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EVERY ONE THAT IS HOMELESS IS NOT HOMELESS BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T APPRECIATE WHAT THEY HAD IN LIFE. JAILS AND PRISONS ARE FOR THOSE TYPE OF PEOPLE,WHICH THAT'S WHERE THAT PARENT NEEDS TO BE IF HE DECIDES TO DO THAT TO HIS KIDS.YOU SHOULD TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS ABOUT THIS TO SEE HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT IT AND IF THEY REALLY DON'T WANT TO DO IT THEN YOU SHOULD TELL YOUR PARENTS TO TRY AND HELP THEM. ADULTS ARE NOT EVEN SAFE ON THE STREETS HOMELESS OR NOT I COULD IMAGINE 2 YOUNG BOYS.YOU WOULDN'T WANT THAT ON YOUR CONSCIENCE.
2006-06-09 18:46:51 · answer #9 · answered by kiss4virgo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think thats not much of a lesson throwing a child out....call cps child protective services on him.. thats not right for him to do,, that is child abuse.. no matter what the father had to do his children is not him and may not take being throwed out the same way he did...
2006-06-09 19:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋