I have bee staying in Indiana with my dad for Summer. My mom wants me home on August 1st, but my dad has no clue. She bought the tickets home already..... I don't know what to do! My mom is going to freak out if I don't come home, and my dad has already lost 4 months of time with me because my mom doesn't want me with him. She wants me home for special pre-testing classes, which she admit that I don't need, but doesn't care. She spent 1200 dollars on the course, and owes my dad several thousand dollars because of the time she has kept me away from him, as well as the 4 months that I have missed. What should I do?
Sounds like your mom isn't being fair to you or your dad. This whole thing isn't your fault but I would not hide this from your dad you need to let him know so he can atleast talk to your mom.If your mom planned things out better with your dad none of this would have happened my vote is for your dad.
My mom literally would NEVER talk to my dad. There is no overstatement in that sentence
She shouldn't hide things from your dad and if she owes your dad 4 months already then she shouldn't try to take you behind his back my dad sucked but your dad could be different so i am trying to be fair
Honestly, looking for answers such as this is not what you should be consulting a majority of 10-16 year olds on.
In England with have helplines where qualified people are able to talk to us, and also groups where people are like counselors for young people, they listen to our problems that we can't tell anyone else, it is a safe enviroment.
Surely America has something like that?
In respect to your question; Don't make your parents fight over you, but make them understand that your in the middle and want to spend time with both of them, end of the day you do what you want, if your parents care enough for you they will respect what you want and accept the facts. I still believe a talk & being open to your parents and even finding a child counselor will be your best way around this and find help.
Well from this situation it seems your in a pickle but we can only suggest the rest is up to you, I think you should go with the one you love the most. I don't like the schooling thing but that's a lot of money.
I say go with your gut, I feel you might be irritated by your mother keeping you away from your father, I think she wants you to herself. But your father has already lost four months. You are the person in between, and it should be your choice to stay or go.
Really it depends on how old you are. Most courts allow a child to choose their parent of residence at 14, although some allow it younger or older. I would suggest you talk to your dad, be completely honest with him about what is going on and the two of you should go to the courthouse and see what can be done legally.
Listen, I know what your going through. My parents life realtivly close together, however Isee my dad maybe once every few months, due to my mom being ridiculous.
Best thing I can tell you form experience. You can't make them both happy, so stop trying. find what you want, and get it. Your parents will loveyou no matter what you do. they love you and want to be with you, and due to the fact that they hate each other try and compete over you.
