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Julz · 04-01-2006, 10:22 AM

I didn't read all of the responses....but I hear/fear what you are saying. I have a 13 year old.....just on the verge of getting out of control. We took almost EVERYTHING out of her room....right down to taking posters off of the wall. She will only get things back as she earns them through being respectful and honest. No staying over night at friends. More work at home. Its such a rough bumpy ride. I really feel for you. I wouldn't cover for her (by writing an excuse saying she was ill) and I'd let her get suspended from school for skipping. I would try talking to her (not screaming....when you are out of control they are in control). Maybe she could see her boyfriend at your house once a week. I KNOW, would seem like you are caving. However, better they are at your house than somehwere else, doing who knows what.

04-01-2006, 10:22 AM	#33
Julz Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 4,347	I didn't read all of the responses....but I hear/fear what you are saying. I have a 13 year old.....just on the verge of getting out of control. We took almost EVERYTHING out of her room....right down to taking posters off of the wall. She will only get things back as she earns them through being respectful and honest. No staying over night at friends. More work at home. Its such a rough bumpy ride. I really feel for you. I wouldn't cover for her (by writing an excuse saying she was ill) and I'd let her get suspended from school for skipping. I would try talking to her (not screaming....when you are out of control they are in control). Maybe she could see her boyfriend at your house once a week. I KNOW, would seem like you are caving. However, better they are at your house than somehwere else, doing who knows what.