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I did catch your John Donne reference, LOl. But seriously, it's a very difficult situation to be in, though I have the sense if anyone can be of help there, it's you...
posted by
Nautikos
on October 7, 2012 at 5:22 PM
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Sounds like there are real issues here and you have it right when you say
that no kid is an Island.
posted by
Kabu
on October 7, 2012 at 11:49 AM
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Fourteen is a very difficult age. I am dealing with it right now with my kids but not to that extent. Thanks for sharing.
posted by
Chuck_E_Ibrahim
on October 7, 2012 at 7:20 AM
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Fourteen is a tough age. I just happened to have a
conversation about that with my grandson when he turned fourteen, about how confusing it was for me when I was that age, how one minute I wanted to be a grownup and the next a kid, and Mom either treated me like an infant or expected me to be more mature, usually at opposite times. Sometimes I'd just take off for the deep woods all day. He sat down and started talking to me, was still going two hours later. Sometimes an understanding non-parent can help a kid like himself a little better.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 7, 2012 at 5:27 AM
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I worked with street kids for 4 years, and have seen it happen to other families. You are right - if the father doesn't agree to family counselling as opposed to child counselling, there is a very good chance he will lose his son. A pity.
posted by
adnohr
on October 7, 2012 at 12:55 AM
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It sounds like you are very good for the situation.
posted by
TAPS.
on October 6, 2012 at 10:54 PM
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