17 yr old on probation

[vinbert]

What is the name of your state?

We live in Pa, my stepson is on Probation, he continues to do things violating his probation, the probation officer doesn't seem to care. He will be turning 18 in less then two weeks, and now, after his last incident, which was bringing porn dvd's into our home and watching them in his room, she is telling us that because he is on probation, and only in 10th grade, that we have to continue to support him and have him in our home until he is off probation. My question is, can we be legally forced to continue to support a child who has reached his majority? The police have been to our home 6 times in the last two weeks, regarding his activities in other indiscretions, and regardless of whether we like it or not, we have other younger children whose lives are being disrupted by his actions. It just seems to me, that his probation is being used to control us, when we did nothing wrong and have worked with the authorities at every turn. Anyone have any information regarding this?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state?

We live in Pa, my stepson is on Probation, he continues to do things violating his probation, the probation officer doesn't seem to care. He will be turning 18 in less then two weeks, and now, after his last incident, which was bringing porn dvd's into our home and watching them in his room, she is telling us that because he is on probation, and only in 10th grade, that we have to continue to support him and have him in our home until he is off probation. My question is, can we be legally forced to continue to support a child who has reached his majority? The police have been to our home 6 times in the last two weeks, regarding his activities in other indiscretions, and regardless of whether we like it or not, we have other younger children whose lives are being disrupted by his actions. It just seems to me, that his probation is being used to control us, when we did nothing wrong and have worked with the authorities at every turn. Anyone have any information regarding this?

Q: My question is, can we be legally forced to continue to support a child who has reached his majority?

A: No.

 

[Ted&carole]

adult videos violates probation?

 

[MoneyShot]

Time For Some Tough Love

I'd suggest giving him a Happy Meal certificate for his upcoming birthday and while he's out partying at McD's with friends, change the locks. Put whatever belongings you feel are actually his (as compared to that which you have provided for him) on the front sidewalk with a cardboard sign saying "Good Luck!" Giving him anything is optional. Remember he (likely) came into the house wrapped in a blanket and wearing only a diaper. He can leave the same way. Reality can be a tough teacher.

The police may be making one last call to your residence should he react badly to the news.

Legally your parental obligation ends at 12:01am on his 18th birthday. After that he is 100% adult and legally responsible for himself, for better or worse.

And good luck to you and yours. I hope your other children have not been too badly influenced and take the lesson on what can happen.

Oh, and I'd definitely keep the DVDs...

 

[vinbert]

adult videos violates probation?

When you're under 18 it does....Porn is not for those under the age of 18. Hence, he is breaking a law by having it and watching it. Thanks for the info and the answers. I hate to toss him out, but nothing we have done or said seems to have any impact on him, now we've been advised that he intends to join a certain racial hate group as soon as he turns 18, every day it seems he gets worse. On the other hand, my 8 year old and 14 year old seem to be horrified by the things he is doing, so hopefully they're learning from his example of what not to do.