
Step Families Support Group
Traditionally, a stepfamily is the family one acquires when a parent enters a new marriage, whether the parent was widowed or divorced. This community is focused on many of the relationships and issues that may arise within stepfamilies where you may find answers from some members and you may help other members with their questions.

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For two weeks straight, she has pushed to go to Great Adventure with one of her raggedy friends. This friend is nasty. She also insists that we allow her to stay out until 2 AM. This after we found she had been lying to us about her grades. In at least two of her classes she was pulling D's and F's. This was happening before she went to Georgia to a wedding and she intentionally failed to turn in make up homework and did not take the make up test. I told her to start packing her crap and move in with her father.Any advise?
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Also, ask yourself this, if there wasn't a biodad and you were it, would you even consider sending a 14 yr old away? Don't get me wrong there are some kids that are troubled and need some professional help that some parents aren't able to provide, but really ask yourself if this is your daughter or one of those times.
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I would suggest getting her into counseling, definately setting limits and not giving in to her "poor" judgement. You may have to check on her daily...school...etc...but in the end it will be worth it. If she doesn't get the disciple and love from you, she may never get what she needs.
Be careful what promises you make.
You are the best one to make this decision. I agree with the advise that you not make any threats you're not prepared to carry out.
Moving in with someone else may teach her not only that there are consequences but that life can be much worse without a person in the house that cares.
Try it.