I have a 16 year old staying with my children and I. His father was here temporarily, after being bought out of their house. I thought the stay would be for a few months, but now the father has moved to his brother's house, and left the 16 year old here. The 16 year old has a job, but no driver's license. School is starting in 6 days, and with no way for me to contact his mother or father, I am not sure what to do.
What defines child abandonment? Is there an age restriction? I care for this kid, but he isn't mine, and I am tired of stepping up to the plate for the parent's blatant disregard for his welfare.
2006-08-30 07:33:21 · 4 answers · asked by rouschkateer 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
do you love him? If you do let him stay cuz he seems to like it there ...Otherwise he will end up with foster parents. Have you ever thought of becoming one? I wish you luck and I sure feel for the boy Life is too hard already..
2006-08-30 07:41:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kick him out. He's not your responsability. I know that in NY after a child turns 16 they don't have to live at home. LIke, if they run away the cops can't FORCE them to go home, but the parents are still financially responsible.
My advise, call SRS and if you don't want to support the kid in the meantime, get rid of him.
2006-08-30 07:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by Terra T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure what you attempt to ask. in case you opt to checklist a lacking individual, call the law enforcement officers. while you're asking with regard to the factors and strategies for terminating somebody's parental rights, ask that.
2016-11-06 02:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by saturnio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your county CYS (Children & Youth Services). They will investigate the situation and give you your options. Good luck.
2006-08-30 07:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by zia269 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋