Quote From: momofbrwIf you are asking if you should take on the job of raising them, I don't know, that would be a really hard decision. But if you are asking if you can homeschool, you may surprise yourself if you try. Can the 10 yr old read and write or are you saying he's been "unschooled"? As far as the parents go - it sounds like they have some real issues that you didn't mention (substance abuse perhaps?). One has to wonder why they don't have jobs or homes, there's a reason for it and often it could have been prevented but sometimes not. The kids should not have to be raised in such an environment. Their needs are not being met, the parents are not parenting.
As far as legal issues, some states have grandparents laws, you should check to see if yours does.
Many children thrive when they live in a real home where things are consistant and they are free and comfortable knowing what the next day brings.
The parents have always been about only themselves from the very beginning.
My son has been in and out of work-he has medical problems and most likely will receive a disability. My daughterinlaw has medical problems also. Neither one has a drug or alcohol problem. They definitely do not have any conception of how to handle money.
The judge returned the children to their parents with several court instructions. Right now they are in a homeless shelter(used to be a motel) and are awating a two bedroom apartment subsidized by welfare.
My oldest grandson, 15, wants to perminently live with his Aunt. He has responded well in her home and is doing quite well in school (only one year behind for his age I think is awesome). The judge insisted the children not be removed from the current schools they are in-thank God. Will the parents be heros and step up to the plate? It is difficult for me to feel positive about that based on 15 years of total and complete negativity.
We the grandparents live in an over 55 complex out of state. We haven't considered taking them away from their other relatives, friends and teachers/counselors at this time. The enitre family court process was geared to what the guardians had to do for the children. I as a grandparent was told that I am not an "interested party". The Judge did indicate he would put them in therapeutic foster care if all of his orders are not carried out.
