What would you do if your 16 old kid did this?

[Bikini Mod]

Tearing up the house and destroying property at her age is not accpetable. Not to mention threatening me.. She is no longer welcome here. She will only do it again if I let her back.

Do you think that turning her into the authorities will help? I know that the law in Texas is usually good about shit like that. For real, I mean, maybe a little "scared straight" tough love will help avoid serious trouble ahead... maybe not.

I don't know what else to tell you. You sound like you are in a pretty bad spot. Sorry for that.

 

[biteme]

Do you think that turning her into the authorities will help? I know that the law in Texas is usually good about shit like that. For real, I mean, maybe a little "scared straight" tough love will help avoid serious trouble ahead... maybe not.

I don't know what else to tell you. You sound like you are in a pretty bad spot. Sorry for that.

2 years ago before she went back to live with mother again because I wouldn't let her run wild... she snuck out of her friend's house and was out with a couple of 20 year old guys.. I called the police, the police called her and had her come home. When she got here, she disrespected the cop and threw a fit when her mother showed up and of course her mother took her and let her do the things that I would not and she became even worse... There's a point though where you can no longer blame the parents. She's 16 now and totally responsible for her actions and should suffer the consequences.

 

[Bikini Mod]

2 years ago before she went back to live with mother again because I wouldn't let her run wild... she snuck out of her friend's house and was out with a couple of 20 year old guys.. I called the police, the police called her and had her come home. When she got here, she disrespected the cop and threw a fit when her mother showed up and of course her mother took her and let her do the things that I would not and she became even worse... There's a point though where you can no longer blame the parents. She's 16 now and totally responsible for her actions and should suffer the consequences.

I suppose you just answered your own question. Yes, there does come a point when you stop blaming parents and that comes with maturity. Hopefully she will "get that" before she gets into serious trouble.

 

[Raptorex]

fuck i would have her thrown in jail anyways (after i relocated all my gear).

+1

 

[biteme]

Yes this really hurts. When the anger wears off, you realize that you failed as a parent and that you have a very messed up kid and even though you love them very much, if you keep letting them get away with murder, it will only get worse and I know what I've got to do and it's hard and I feel sorry for her.

 

[biteme]

How many of you would press charges? What will the law do?

 

[Raptorex]

You didn't fail as a parent; kids go thru these periods - just take her for a day away together and try to find out whats making her so angry. I know it sounds too silly but it beats making it worse.

 

[all the whey]

I blame Java.

 

[GUARDIAN]

How many of you would press charges? What will the law do?

unfortunately in most places it is harder on the parent than the child as you are the one that has to take them to their hearings, their p.o. meetings, pay for court costs, drug tests, etc etc.

will your insurance pick up the tab if u dont?

 

[biteme]

Damn. She also put a hole in the back door leading to the garage.... She may burn down someone's house one day.