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As most of you know I'm having a really tough time with my 12 year old daughter ... she's attached herself to some not so great friends and her attitutude and behavior are more than I can handle. I've had to deal with some situations lately that I honestly don't know how to and never imagined I would be.

I've made the decision over the past few days that I have to move her out of town. We live in a tiny little town where the kids can and do walk everywhere and most are left with little or no parental supervision (my daughter included because of my work schedule and lack of support group around here). I hate being put in the situation but I've realized the only way for things to get better is to isolate Haley from the outside influences. By moving I can better control who comes and goes and just have some piece of mind.
Our options are very limited and I'm not even sure how to start so please just pray for guidance. Pray that God shows me what I'm supposed to do and opens some doors for our family.
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You got it girl.
I hope that things get better.
post #3 of 11

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Raising a teen is not easy. My thoughts are with you.
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Praying for you right now Elaine.
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My thoughts are with you Elaine.
I have been, and still am, there with you.
When Brady turned 12(he is 13 now) he got so out of control.
I had to put him into foster care for a few months, in order to get him counselling, and in some programs.
This is the age, when we wish, they were "still little", so we could have more control.
post #8 of 11
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Thanks ladies. I can honestly say this is the hardest and most heartbreaking thing I have ever had to deal with concerning my children.
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Prayers coming your way.

I think you are doing the right thing. I think there is a lack of parental supervision in most places. Parents just don't care like they used to, or are forced to leave their kids alone while they work. My kids live 15 min away from their school friends so I don't have to worry about that. There are some kids in the neighborhood but they are not allowed to play with them because of a bad bullying problem we had a few years ago. I know it hurts, I have a 15 yr old, but sometimes tough love is what they need. She has the rest of her life to hang out with friends and do what she wants. Right now you are in control and getting an education should be her #1 priority. I think things will get better if you are tough on her now and take control.
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you got it girl..
itz a stage and you are a strong mom so i know you can deal with her!!
pray you find a great place!!
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Elaine, I so understand what you are saying! Drew is so far out of control I can't even begin to describe it. And his isn't even hanging with bad kids. We don't know what is going on with him.
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