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    Unhappy What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    We have a VERY ungovernable 15 year old teen boy. He has made it very clear that he doesn't want to live with us anymore. He wants us to emancipate him NOW. He has said over and over that he is going to keep our home in pure turmoil untill he can get out. From what I have read he must be 16 years old. The grandparents have told him that at 16 they will help him to get emancipated. We do not get along with the grandparents because they encourage his bad behavior. They encourage him to run away, then harbor him from the police. I don't ever see us seeing eye to eye with the grandparents. Is there any way to emancipate a teen boy who just turned 15? We do love him greatly but he is a very angry child. And I believe him when he says he will keep the home in turmoil. What can we do he's not the only child in the home. It's time for some peace.

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    Default Re: What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    In what state?

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    Default Re: What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    We live in Florida.

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    Default Re: What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    As you seem to know, Florida's emancipation statute requires a minor to be sixteen before a petition can be filed. There may be programs available through the Department of Health and Human Services, such as the "Strengthening Families Initiative", that could be helpful.

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    Default Re: What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    What counseling ????? Been there done that !!!!!!!!!! Does'nt work! He needs out of the house. So now what ???

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    Default Re: What can parents do about a troublesome teen

    Why did you have kids? I'm sorry that you have a difficult child, but perhaps there is a reason he is so difficult. Can you honestly say that you have always been there for him? If he wants to move out then letting him is one thing, but my goodness take some responsibility for your creation. He never asked to be born. You brought him here, and you are responsible for his well-being until he is capable.

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