shes having parental problems and wants to stay with a responsible adult
2007-01-03 09:00:13 · 22 answers · asked by tracey b 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
i think social services will have to be involved though
2007-01-03 09:03:15 · answer #1 · answered by missree 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If her problem are that bad, yes, provided she doesn't jump from the frying pan to the fire.
First, she should tell a teacher, maybe her guidance teacher, or any other teacher.
If school hasn't started yet where she is, she can talk to an adult she trusts.
This adult has to know the facts to help her best and not to get into trouble herself.
Her parents will have to know that she's alive and just doesn't want to come back home because of what's going on.
As soon as she goes back to school, she goes right to speak to a teacher or the head teacher or deputy head.
She can be sure that something will be done about it and that she will be protected. Also, she must tell the truth. All of it.
Parents are responsible for their children, not the other way round.x. You're a good friend. Well done for helping her.xx
2007-01-03 09:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Kc 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If her parents agree then i suppose that would be alright. But if she leaves home without their agreement, then i think they would be in their rights involving the police. An adult could not be considered responsible if they took in a 14 year old (a child in law) without having an agreement from the parents UNLESS that adult genuinely thought and could prove that the child was MORE at risk at home than she would be away from home. Hope you understand what i am saying. I suggest the 14 yr old talks to her parents and asks for a little 'time away' so that all parties can try and resolve their differences.
2007-01-03 09:06:59 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No she has to have the permission of her parents. If she doesn't and the parents complain to the police or social workers the other adult will be in deep sh*t. She can only leave without parental consent when she's 16. However if things are really bad and the parents have come to the end of their tether, they can give permission to anyone else to have guardianship over her, if only temporary. For this they would have to turn over their Family Allowance book to the new guardian. And explain to the goverment and school she is no longer living with them.
2007-01-07 07:09:22 · answer #4 · answered by selchiequeen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my advice would be too take her too the social services...no a child cannot leave home until they are 16 yrs of age....unless the adult she intends too move in with is a sibleing who is older than them (over 18) or a grand parent. But custody has to be given bye the courts or agreed bye the parents and a judge...
2007-01-06 14:02:19 · answer #5 · answered by mitch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 14 year can leave home? But depending on the state it can be called a runaway. My mom threw me out at age 14 then called the police on me and told them I ran away. I was then placed in a girls home. Today I look back on it and I am happy i lived there. Even with all the rules I never worried about that some one was going to get mad at me. Or beat the crap out of me. I am now 31, if she taught me anything it was how not to treat my daughter. ANd still to this day she can not stand me.
2007-01-03 09:27:52 · answer #6 · answered by angiwilltwo 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, if she has a relative willing to take her in for awhile, but after that she needs to find out about getting emancipated from her parents or the courts may consider her a runaway. 14 in most states is the legal age to choose who you want as your guardian if the parents are not up to the task, but you have to get a responsible adult (not a b/f) and get a lawyer to help you.
2007-01-03 09:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A 14yr old can place herself in the care of the authorities but not leave home as such. She can legally leave home at 16 as long as she can prove that she can look after herself and has some where safe to live. If she is having problems at home then she should contact the local social services. They will access her situation and deal with it accordingly.
2007-01-03 09:04:52 · answer #8 · answered by spensmum 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
For some children is it 14 to move on to feel guided and loved if they cannot find it by their own parents. It is better than starting with a relationship and end up with children who they cannot look, after and the vicious circle starts then.
2007-01-06 11:12:19 · answer #9 · answered by Justine T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If UR just unhappy with ur family life, rules ect then it would have to be no. But it depends on the parental problems. If they are really bad then Yes You would be classed as old enough to make a choice at 14. Kids from broken families are classed as old enough to decide who they wish to stay with at 8. Hope This helps.
2007-01-03 09:18:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
i think she is bit too young to move out but the maximum age to move out is 16 or over. If she is definatley having problems at home then its fine but i would say she needs 2 wait in 2 years time 2 move out that would be easier and more independant.
2007-01-07 01:01:30 · answer #11 · answered by cheekyhoney2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋