would i be happy in a foster home?

Question

I am not that happy right now and i was just wondering if wouldnt be more happy there

Answer 1

No, you would probably wish you were home. Unless you are being molested, in danger or there are other risk factors, stay where you are and do your best to get along.

Answer 2

Before you decide that you want to go into a foster home, you need to work out the reasons why you aren't happy where you are at the moment. Is someone where you are upsetting or hurting you if they are then maybe you would be happier in a foster home?

However just because you live somewhere else this doesn't mean that you would be any happier. You need to work out why you aren't happy and then sort it out from there

Answer 3

I am sorry for whatever is going on in your home..However there are a lot of questions that need to be answered first. If this is a case of provable abuse, then you probably would be happy somewhere else.

On the other hand, if you are just mad at your parents, or feel frusterated or generally not taken seriously, those things are something that you need to work on with them. It is far better to work on a broken, but fixable relationship with someone, than to be stubborn and righteous, and not try at all.

The problem is that we sometimes don't look into the future...I have lost both of my parents. My dad in Jan. of this year. I would give anything to go back and listen to them fuss at me for some percieved wrong. Your parents, and sibling(s) are people that you will rely on and trust throughout your life.

I hope I have helped in some small way, and I wish you the best...

Answer 4

My parents were devote Foster Parent's. As far as if you would be happier in a foster home, many of the children who came into our household came from very abusive Foster placement. It was terrible to see what some of the horrors were. Sexual abuse, physical...the list goes on and on.

My suggestion would be to talk it over with your parent's or go for counselling. If anything you should speak to your doctor about depression, if you really aren't happy and it has nothing to do with family life.

I hope this has helped some. If not just please follow the advice and/or seek medical advice. If you need anything just give me an email and I'll try get you some good resources. :)

Be strong. Things always have a way of working themselves out. :)

Answer 5

SDT: youve asked a very subjective question. in other words, it totally depends on your current living situation and the situation of the foster homes. however, once you go to a foster home, you may be stuck in one or more than one that youre not happy with...i dont know too much about foster homes, but i dont imagine that theyre generally too great of an environment to live in. whats going on with your living situation right now?

Answer 6

my mom went through foster care and the stories she tells... wow, no kid should have to go through that. not all families are bad, but thats a risk. plus, you would have to have a really good excuse for leaving youre parents, the law isnt gonna take custoday away just because you dont always get your way. you should really think about what all this would mean before wanting to be taken away from your family!

Answer 7

it depends on what foster home you go to. i was in foster care when i was10 and came out at 12.i first lived with the family but they had their own issues.then they moved me,my sister and NY brother to to a real home but my bro went somewhere farther away from my sis and i and i was nice the lady loved us as if we were her own, and then one day they move in together with a different lady who promised us alot things and never did anything. this lady invaded my privacy in the shower, and when my bro was only 2 or 3 she was yelling at him for accident that happened over night. she once threatened me with her shoe if i don't finish my homework. so like i said it depends on which home you go to.

Answer 8

It really depends. Some people are genuinely offering their homes and hearts. Others are out to get the money that comes for taking care of you. There will be pros and cons for anything of this nature. If you feel like you are mistreated by a family you can contact your social worker.

Answer 9

You should be thankful that you have real family. No-matter how bad they are, all families have their ups and downs. Foster homes can give you everything you want except your genes, eventually you'll want to be with your real family.

Answer 10

there is no place like home.A foster parent may make you go to bed early,do more chores and you are not actually treated like their child so stay home and follow the rules there.