What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Iowa
There are a lot of threads and topics here and across the net regarding 17 year olds who wish to move out without parents consent.
My question is of a different nature.
My son is 17 years 6 months old. He lives with me and his mother. We have four other children ranging from 20 years old to 7 years old. My 17 year old is our only problem child. In the last six months he has found new priorities in life which do not mesh with the values that we as a family instill upon our children. Without getting into details, anytime he is in our house, it is a constant argument, yelling, conversations that degenerate into fights. It is taking a serious toll on the relationship with my wife and with my other children.
He wants to move in with a friend of his and his parents. My wife and I would be able to stay in contact with the other parents. Our concern is if there are any legal trouble that we, as parents, could fall into by allowing this to happen.
I know there are only six more months until the age of consent and this is a very difficult decision that we have yet to make. We have tried and continue to try to mold him into a responsible adult. I know deep down that by the time he is in his mid twenties and has had to deal with the rigors of adulthood he will see the importance of his actions and decisions. I don't feel that continuing to fight daily over the next six months is the key to successful parenting.
OK, I'm rambling. 17 year old wants to move out. Mom and Dad are considering allowing this. Can mom and dad face legal actions against them for making this decision?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
There are a lot of threads and topics here and across the net regarding 17 year olds who wish to move out without parents consent.
My question is of a different nature.
My son is 17 years 6 months old. He lives with me and his mother. We have four other children ranging from 20 years old to 7 years old. My 17 year old is our only problem child. In the last six months he has found new priorities in life which do not mesh with the values that we as a family instill upon our children. Without getting into details, anytime he is in our house, it is a constant argument, yelling, conversations that degenerate into fights. It is taking a serious toll on the relationship with my wife and with my other children.
He wants to move in with a friend of his and his parents. My wife and I would be able to stay in contact with the other parents. Our concern is if there are any legal trouble that we, as parents, could fall into by allowing this to happen.
I know there are only six more months until the age of consent and this is a very difficult decision that we have yet to make. We have tried and continue to try to mold him into a responsible adult. I know deep down that by the time he is in his mid twenties and has had to deal with the rigors of adulthood he will see the importance of his actions and decisions. I don't feel that continuing to fight daily over the next six months is the key to successful parenting.
OK, I'm rambling. 17 year old wants to move out. Mom and Dad are considering allowing this. Can mom and dad face legal actions against them for making this decision?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
