2006-10-22 04:59:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No legal rights. I'm sorry. Nothing but love and understanding. Offer to help her out and don't distance her. This is not the time to use your 'I'm the parent and you do what I say' mode. Maybe get her doctor info for you to look at together. Talk about how she's going to pay for things. Tell her you love her. With the money you save from her not being in the house, pay for a nutritionalist for her. All I can say, is work with her. Good luck
2006-10-22 05:04:25 · answer #1 · answered by cia939 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh god how difficult for you. I have no idea about rights, maybe someone else will be better informed, but I'd hazard a guess that as she's 18 you sadly don't have the right to keep her at home as your parental responsibility for her has ended. I'd advise you talk to your family doctor or to her doctor if she has a separate one, and voice your concerns. Is there also a counsellor/family therapist you could turn to who could advise you on the best way to help your daughter? Just be there for your daughter and let her know that you love and care for her, as that's all you can really do.
2006-10-22 12:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is 18 and even if she is seen by a psychiatrist, the only way you could have rights is if you had a court declare her mentally incompetent. That would ruin the rest of her life and would not help her heal at all. So maybe you can love her and help her, try your best to reason with her, but if she moves eventually as someday she will, help from a distance?
2006-10-22 12:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forget about rights! What about love? If it were against the law, to try to help my children, at ANY age, then lock me up now! There is not something magical that happens when they reach 18, that prevents us from wanting, no, needing to help them live a better life! Anorexia is a serious thing, so no matter what she does, don't give up on her!
2006-10-22 12:06:08 · answer #4 · answered by rebecca_sld 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state you live in. Consult a lawyer to find out if you can put her in a treatment program without her consent. It's a psychological problem that needs treatment, but if she's not willing to admit it's a problem then forcing it on her will only have limited success.
2006-10-22 12:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by ricktheirish1967 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am pretty sure the law states you are 18 and of legal age to be able to move on your own....now if you ARE anorexic your parents are right you DO need help,that is unhealthy and it has long term repercussions!
2006-10-22 12:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by QUEEN K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No rights. By law 18 is a adult.
2006-10-22 12:02:36 · answer #7 · answered by reneevaldosta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is none if he/she's 18 then they can do what they want.
2006-10-22 12:05:37 · answer #8 · answered by iluvcascada 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just move out,they cant tell you not to.
2006-10-22 12:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by haloexecutioner 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with a lawyer or check with a mental health clinic and see what they tell you ..this is serious condition and life theatening..
2006-10-22 16:36:41 · answer #10 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋