My DS who's 17 in August (he's the 3rd of 4) has been reported missing 3 times in 2 weeks to the police. This all came about after his ex-girlfriend informed him she was pregnant. He went off the rails and there was even alleged drug taking. Every week he would go missing/not come home on time/stroll in when he wanted!
Since Xmas every weekend has been a drama/arguments/leaving home scenarios.
Child services became involved as he was a missing person for 3 days the first time and keep stating he's not 18 and I have a parental responsibility till he's that age. The police however have advised that he can come and go as he pleases as long as I know where he is.
He's not working and has been asked to leave college as he never went and got too far behind.
We've offered nothing but support to him throughout the last few months and have reached the end of our tether now!
A few weeks ago he has moved Into my adult nieces home with her family, after sofa surfing friends homes whom the police deemed safe, and still no job/education.
I've taken his contract mobile and also stopped his monthly allowance.
Now we're to have a mediation meeting to see what support we can offer as parents to him becoming a father and what housing options can be discussed to support him.
Child services have also hinted that as he's under 18 we should pay his rent!!!
(We do give money to my niece, if and when needed)
Really just wanted to see what other peoples thoughts were as my husband and I have been to hell and back, nearly lost our jobs taking so much time off with all the missing episodes, been lied to, stolen from and the stress has affected both our healths and our relationship, but still we're dancing to his tune and what he wants.
I love my son and would never see him on the street but when do you say enough is enough?!?