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AIBU?

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Taking the bedroom door...

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Mamabeartofive · 30/03/2019 16:49

Taking my 15yo DS bedroom door... been stealing cigarettes from me (no judgement pls I'm trying to quit) and my neighbour (babysits there), smashing up my house and messing about with spray paint. He's so angry all the time and has smashed holes in the walls, smashed doors and cabinets now. I've tried talking to him but usually just calls me a cut and smashes something else. Most recently it was a plate of dinner at my back door and a phone!
He's been messing about with spray paint in his room at night with all the windows shut, the smell gets everywhere, I asked him if it was a school project or something (gentle approach) was told to F off, so outright asked what he's doing was told to F off again and called a cnt again, a friend of mine died from inhaling gas from aerosol when we were kids and that terrifies me more than his attitude and the smoking. I'm here screwdriver in hand ready to take his door until he shows me, his sibling and my house some bloody respect! AIBU???

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SnowyAlpsandPeaks · 30/03/2019 18:35

I think you should have got SS involved a long time ago. You may have been able to prevent all you are going through, with the right interventions. Almost 16, it’s going to take more work now. But unless you want him to end up in prison soon, then you need help.

SnowyAlpsandPeaks · 30/03/2019 18:41

OP the way you are talking about him- calling him a psych, calling him a shit. Do you say these things too him?

polarpig · 30/03/2019 18:44

Where is he getting the money from for the aerosols? Stop giving him money, stop buying cigarettes or keep them locked in your car so he can't get them and get in touch with the police.

Also, you can't let him babysit - he can't be trusted with the money he earns let alone with children.

TheGrey1houndSpeaks · 30/03/2019 18:47

It’s a bit disturbing that your neighbour is so keen to have a boy with known behavioural issues babysit her children - one of whom is only two years younger than he is.

NewName54321 · 30/03/2019 20:25

So you, DP and your (joint) children live in the main house and he is in a separate granny annex? That said, it's gone beyond simply swapping him into a room in the main house.

You need to call SS. Your other children and the neighbours' children are at risk from him potentially being violent towards them and being led into his risky behaviours. Your DC are witnessing violence against their mother in their home. If any of the children disclose this to an adult at school or an organised activity, the decision to call SS will be taken out of your hands.

The killing of a the bird alone is an indication of how serious this is. Will it be one of your other children next?

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