If my 16 year old leaves home for 3 days, but calls private and say I am ok, will be home soon, is he actually a runaway.. Please state facts and web sites and or publications where answers can be confirmed.. THANKS!!!!!!
2007-01-04 08:36:58 · 5 answers · asked by hotlikefir 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
What constitute a child being a run away?
If my 16 year old leaves home for 3 days, but calls private and say I am ok, will be home soon, is he actually a runaway.. More facts.. We are on Christmas break.. so he is not missing school.. left to hang with so call friends.. no trouble at home.. just being a stubborn teenager... Please state facts and web sites and or publications where answers can be confirmed.. THANKS!!!!!!
2007-01-04 08:44:33 · update #1
Call your local social services and ask or the police department.
Every state has different laws.
I remember reading after 24-48 hours the parent can place a missing persons on them. (even knowing where they are)
best wishes
2007-01-04 08:41:08 · answer #1 · answered by travelingirl005 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st if the kid is 16 and leaves home and keeps calling home why did he or she runaway.2nd a runaway is considered a child who left home with no contact with the family but at 16 it is leagal to leave home and parents really cant fight to much of it nut why leave home unless there is abuse to struggle in a world on your own
2007-01-04 16:40:59 · answer #2 · answered by Raquel C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A runaway most often doesn't contact the family they have run away from. It seems he's testing the boundaries and it's up to you to decide what is acceptable. At least he's safe and letting you know.
2007-01-04 16:51:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a run away. the child is under your care you are responsible for them till they are 18. YOu have to call the police if they do something that is illegle like breaking and entering you might have to pay for it cuase you were not supervising your children,Call the police and file a report. you do not know hwere the child is and can not contact them there fore they did run away. If they are caught the cops will arrest them and bring them hom.
2007-01-04 16:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by me 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes that is a runaway....and your responsibility is to report this to your local law enforcement agency....or u can be arrested for the child not attending school....
been there done that
2007-01-04 16:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by sunbun 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋