Hello guys,
Just looking for some guidance, I met my new partner about 6 months ago, he has 3 children (12,11 and 9) I have 2 children (16 and 9) Now he is not usually my type but we've both been through alot through our lives and essentially bonded off that and have been strong for each other when we have needed it, hes had it alot harder than me and moved up through refuge after leaving an abusive relationship and he has full custody of the children. The eldest son (almost 13) has been refusing to go to school for almost a year now, I've supported him through court, school meetings, he has the welfare officer involved and it will escalate I assume. He originally stopped going last year because he was jumped by some other boys and ever since has refused to almost leave the house since then. My partner has l3t him get away with it for so long it's now got to the point where his son doesn't care what happenes nor the consequences, he swears at his dad and is very disrespectful and rude jn my opinion, my 2 sons are very grounded and well behaved and I have shielded them from the relationship breakdown I had with their dad and we are all on good terms. My issue is that I don't want my new partners son to influence my children but I also want to offer my help and support but don't know what more I can say as it's not my place to interfere. The other 2 of his children go to school with no issues at all. Any advice about where to turn would be grateful. Thankyou