Angelica77
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Texas
Hello! I have a 17 year old son who is finished high school. He is refusing to get a job, or further his education. He drinks, smokes, pops pills, and does drugs. We have caught him several times smoking pot in the middle of the night in our house. My question to you is, what rights do I have as a parent? Can I kick him out of my house? He told us since he is not 18 yet, we can't kick him out of the house and that he is going to keep on doing this, because we have to take care of him. Now I want to know can I kick him out of my house, to teach him the hard facts of life, or do I have to unjustly keep him in my home just because he is one year away from being 18? I am very old fashion , and I don't want anybody in my home smoking, drinking and doing drugs. I would really appreciate some advice!!!
Texas
Hello! I have a 17 year old son who is finished high school. He is refusing to get a job, or further his education. He drinks, smokes, pops pills, and does drugs. We have caught him several times smoking pot in the middle of the night in our house. My question to you is, what rights do I have as a parent? Can I kick him out of my house? He told us since he is not 18 yet, we can't kick him out of the house and that he is going to keep on doing this, because we have to take care of him. Now I want to know can I kick him out of my house, to teach him the hard facts of life, or do I have to unjustly keep him in my home just because he is one year away from being 18? I am very old fashion , and I don't want anybody in my home smoking, drinking and doing drugs. I would really appreciate some advice!!!