Ohhhh boy, Foster Kid is in the dog house.

[agnes]

Yesterday, all the kids were told they were not going anywhere today because they didn't clean up after themselves.  Well, he said he was going to see his family today.  That's fine.  He can see his family any time.  

Guess where he was....Playing video games at a friend's house.  Once he got caught, he was home in less than 10 minutes after the friend's dad lectured him.  Then H lectured him.  

I hope this isn't going to be a habit.  He's a cool kid.  

[agnes]

He was there for a few hours.

He's been with us for most of the summer. Officially for a few weeks.

He's 16 so some shenanigans are bound to happen. But duuuuude don't lie. That just makes it worse.

[agnes]

Sure. I don't know how much I can help though. The kid is little BIL's friend. His family (15 other siblings) is all split up with friends and family. He will stay with us indefinitely.

[agnes]

Aug 20, 2013 21:33:56 GMT -5 @jehc said:

16 kids?!

YES. Only one set of twins (foster kid is one). The oldest is 26. Youngest is a toddler. 5 under 10.

[snickers]

Holy, that is a lot of siblings!

[mrsukyankee]

everyjuan, I work with teenagers and have suggested this book (I use it in my parenting course I teach).  A friend of mine had a short-term foster and it really helped her out.

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Ugh did they split the twins up? That's sad.

You are really awesome for taking this on.

Also good on that kid's dad for lecturing him. Good people to keep around!!