JamesSword
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I don't know how long he has dealt with this but his mother and stepfather verbally and physically abused from both. And she KNEW WERE HE WAS
Dec 13, 2016 12:29 AM
JamesSword
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I don't know how long he has dealt with this but his mother and stepfather verbally and physically abused from both. And she KNEW WERE HE WAS
ThePickle
How old is he?
JamesSword
So everyone knows he is my age and we are going to the same High school. And he came over on his own choice
Dadof4
JamesSword
He is better and I told him about this post. They destroyed his phone and most of his room is gone but he is better. I'm happy
TheMightyMoggle
I was in a similar situation my senior year of hs, pm me if you want to talk. Best of luck to you and your friend.
JamesSword
Thank you
teknosapien
If it's really that abusive and they are under 18 they can in most places ask the court to become emancipated
ShdwRrw
Emancipation only works if they're able to prove they can properly survive on their own. The more likely is a transfer of guardianship.
teknosapien
Unknown if they can or can't.
ShdwRrw
If they're running off to OP's house, they probably can't and the latter would have to happen.
ShdwRrw
If he's under 18 you can't legally take him from his home without parental consent. If he wants to escape he has to go through the system.
mowerguy
Which is unfortunate
ShdwRrw
In some situations, but it does prevent a lot of rebellious teens from getting into bad situations. My recommendation to him would be (1/2)
ShdwRrw
to talk to a school counselor, because they will usually get you out of that situation quick, especially if you have an escape route. (2/2)
mowerguy
Thats a great way to go about it, unfortunately itrarely ever works out that easily. Especially off the parents can hide the abuse
ShdwRrw
It's getting a lot better though. Verbal and emotional abuse are being taken more seriously nowadays.
Gabe1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
Have you head of something called the Internet?
krugle
Doesn't matter, until the courts decide that he is unsafe there (he'd go to a foster home) he "belongs" to his parents.
mowerguy
Actually the foster system is so over crowded, if OPs parents put in a request the judge would very likely let him stay with them.
mowerguy
Assuming the courts decided to remove him from his home
krugle
Maybe, but regardless the court must decide that first.
mowerguy
Legit just said this
mowerguy
Imgur only allows 140 characters
krugle
Sorry, didn't realize there was more to your comment.
mowerguy
It's cool, your notification came a bit after I posted, but imgur may have been lagging ha