There's this girl who is 14 and wants to come and live with me and my family. She is miserable at home and just wants to live with us. Her mum will obviously say "no", but is there a way to have her anyway. My mum said she should be able to, and something about child services. Please help, and give facts, not opinions. I'm in Australia by the way. Thanx
2006-12-08 23:26:42 · 7 answers · asked by Homunculus 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
well her mum seems really slack.
She has a 14 and 6 year old daughter, they are supposed to be doing home school, but the mum just drinks and sleeps til 3-4pm...this girl has also tried commiting suicide. her life isn't great. and i want her to be here.
2006-12-08 23:37:49 · update #1
hmmm..everyone here has a point..i just love her and worry about her...thanx guys!
2006-12-09 00:30:23 · update #2
wow, your girlfriend is really lucky to have you by her side.
i think its a good idea for you and your girlf to talk with her mum together, calmly and explaining to her that you really want to bring her daughter a good life. good luck!
2006-12-08 23:55:43 · answer #1 · answered by Taxi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on why the girl is unhappy. If it is just teenage angst then she should stay at home otherwise she will think there is a cop out everytime things get tough. If it is more serious though i.e. abuse etc then take her in! Child Services can make matters worse in some cases by jailing parents etc so make sure you consider that carefully first.
2006-12-08 23:31:11 · answer #2 · answered by Omar Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm just the opposite here. I don't believe it is any of your family's business. You aren't supporting her family so you really have no idea what's going on. If you concerned for her well being, call the appropriate authorities and let them investigate. If they don't find anything wrong, you have no business pursuing this issue in this manner. In fact, you may cause more damage than good by allowing her or assisting her to take action against her mother.
2006-12-09 00:26:22 · answer #3 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds to me like you may have a problem on your hands. Maybe you should start by trying to get some help for the mother. Maybe suggest an AA program. Maybe suggest to her while she is getting sober her daughter could stay with your family. Taking away the child may only led to bigger problems. The mother may begin to drink more.
2006-12-09 03:12:16 · answer #4 · answered by rodanthe girl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in Australia too.
Why is she miserable ? If your mother thinks she is abused in any way, by all means, call CPS and make it happen..
Careful though - make sure it is not something out of a girl who is going through a spoiled phase and wants to leave her house because she does not get her way...
2006-12-08 23:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by luckylady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you have a minimum of three months of expenditures money saved, i might say you could circulate. in case you reside paycheck to paycheck, stay abode, keep some money, then evaluate shifting. in case you will circulate, stay near to abode so which you will help out once you're necessary.
2016-12-11 05:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does she want to leave home?
Abuse? neglect?
You will need to find out about legal emancipation for youth in your contry.
2006-12-08 23:32:52 · answer #7 · answered by truthwalker7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋