Quote From: powers009You know my husbands Grandfather had a unique way of insuring that he didn't come in late. If his curfew was 11:00pm then at 11:01pm the door was locked and he didn't get in that night. Sounds harsh but it worked. Once he asked his Grandfather for a key to the house he told him he could have a key to the house when he bought himself a house. Sometimes you have to be strict and it pays to be bold as well. Don't let yourself be run over by those who are living under the roof you are paying for. He is getting to the age where he can move out and start taking care of himself but until that time he should respect you and if he is going to live under your roof he needs to know that he has the responsibility to do what he is told. If he doesn't learn this now he will never make it out in the world. We as parents are responsible for making sure that our children are equipped to succeed in this world, after all we aren't going to be here forever. My husband lost his mother when he was 15 and his father wasn't around at that time either.
Hes 17 and probably knows all there is to know. KEEP OUT OF IT!!! You already relayed your feelings to your husband and I suspect he is just out of answers. This kid will be 18 soon and should be shown the front door at that time. Pack him up, let him know hes welcome for Sunday dinner, change the locks. You can't be responsible for his behavior and his dad can't make him be respectful so you need to focus your attention on the little one and be sure she understands that every action in this world has consiquinces.
