When your teen runaway used to involved in drug, gang, drop out school, and had baby at 17 yrs old. Now living with boyfriend, have nothing to do.. no job, no driver license, no car, no GED. every day take her baby go to the parents house from 2pm-11pm to hang out with her younger sisters, then the parent take her home.
the parent tell her to join the youth center, they will help from a-z , but she does not listen to the parent....
- What a life?? no future ???
- what her parent should do or say???
any advise please ????
-Should the parent tell her not to come home if she does not listen???
2006-07-14 17:01:20 · 5 answers · asked by GoBy 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Yes, at this time some tough love is called for. Without it, and some rules, what kind of message are they sending to the younger siblings? It will be tough, but no one ever said bieng a parent was easy.
2006-07-14 17:07:20 · answer #1 · answered by psycmikev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, at least she's trying to get some stability now. That might mean she can be appealed to in terms of what it would mean to her baby if she gets a GED--that she can learn things she will need to know when the baby gets older and enters school, so she won't be embarrassed around other children's parents and she'll be better able to help with homework and whatnot.
2006-07-14 17:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by catlover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds like a tough situation.I think the 17 yr. old needs to get her priorities straight.I also think that a parent will get better results by supporting and encouraging because this is tough for her too.I became a mom at 17 too.I didn't have babysitters very often and it took me longer to accomplish things,but knowing that my mom didn't call me names and encouraged me instead.People praised me for how well I took care of my apartment and my baby and eventually that helped me build confidence and I have made progress.good luck!
2006-07-14 17:12:31 · answer #3 · answered by mommyof2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to insult you, I wonder if there were some warning signs when she was younger...as they get older it's harder to punish them or change them. I'm starting to think it's time for tough love.
2006-07-14 17:06:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jim2386 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's already late. Just leave her alone and ler her learn from her mistakes.
2006-07-14 17:12:42 · answer #5 · answered by 50+Brat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋