hi there
just wanting some unbiased (if possible!!) opinion on this.
DH and I had booked a v special holiday for this winter (have been planning it for two years). due to various problems at home with his mother, DSS came to live with us a few months ago.
We have been thinking since that date about how to arrange proper care for him whilst we are away. We did consider cancelling (difficult given huge outlay and also have made lots of arrangements with friends we will be visiting as this is a one-off), bringing him with us (school will not allow), one of us going and other one staying behind .
He does not want to sty with his mother (understandably, given that he chose to leave because of problems there). He has not spent an overnight there since he left and has limited contact. Neither DH or I have any family members nearby who can help. DSS is a mature 14 year old.
We asked him his view and he said he would like to stay with his schoolfriend - obvious advantages being they can hang out together, walk to school and back, have fun. Friend's parents are keen to have him and we have discussed it in principle.
Difficult bit is telling the mother as she will need to be informed. We also will of course inform the school in case of emergencies etc.
Any advice or thoughts? We are anticipating extreme reaction! But then again could be wrong.
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had a holiday booked prior to DSS coming to live with us...
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ladydeedy · 20/10/2010 10:05
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