Can parents force you to go places?

Am I Legally Obligated to Force Visits If My Child Doesn’t Want to Go? The legal answer may be “yes” even though the ethical answer could be “no” in some situations. Under the law, each parent must follow a custody order exactly.

Can your parents send you away at 17?

17 Year Old Runaway Laws In most states, running away from home is not illegal. However, the law requires parents to continue supporting the runaway 17 year old until they turn 18. They may only withdraw support if somehow the court terminates that obligation.

What can I do if my parents don’t take care of Me?

You parents are responsible for you until you are 18, you become emancipated or someone else adopts you or becomes your legal guardian. If they are not providing you with proper care you could contact CPS or the police. I can’t tell from the facts you provided if it has reached a level where CPS or police need to be involved.

Do you feel out of control as a parent?

If you feel out of control, you’re probably trying to control the wrong things. It’s our job as parents to provide an environment that allows our child to learn lessons that will prepare him for the world. To prepare him not only to survive, but to thrive. Everything we do as parents comes back to this guiding principle.

Can a parent force a child to finish high school?

You can’t force your child to go to school, and you can’t stop them from quitting once they’re 18. You can, however, enforce a family rule. If you believe your child should finish high school, tell them: “You’re right. I can’t force you to go, and I can’t stop you from quitting.

Is it possible to let go of control of your child?

It’s not something we recognize consciously, but underneath our own actions is the belief that to let go of control is to give in to our child. We continue to act in an effort to gain control over our child’s behavior. And he becomes just as determined to keep that control.