I live in NC. One of my sons friends (he is 17) is in a bad situation at home and from what I understand, has been kicked out of his house with only the clothes on his back. He asked if he could stay here for a few days, hoping his father will cool down enough to speak rationally about him going back home, even though he really doesn't want to go home. There are major issued between him and his father, from what I'm told. In the meantime, he's here, he's safe and fed and his clothes are clean. I want to do the right thing by helping him out. I don't want to see anyone have to sleep on the street. But he can't stay here indefinitely. A few days in one thing, and only a quick fix. He's told me this has happened before, and when other parents intervened with his father, his father got upset and abusive with him once he was returned home.
Of course, I'm only hearing half the story, and for all I know the son ran away and is here hiding from his father. I've never met the father and when I asked the son to call him while I was present, he didn't answer his cell or house phone.
I want to do the right thing, but I don't want to make things worse for the boy. I also do not want to break the law and/or bring any trouble into my own household. AM I breaking the law? I've thought of calling the police, or a hotline...but again, I don't want to make the situation between him and his father worse. I'm very confused and very concerned about this young man.
Can anyone offer advice?
Of course, I'm only hearing half the story, and for all I know the son ran away and is here hiding from his father. I've never met the father and when I asked the son to call him while I was present, he didn't answer his cell or house phone.
I want to do the right thing, but I don't want to make things worse for the boy. I also do not want to break the law and/or bring any trouble into my own household. AM I breaking the law? I've thought of calling the police, or a hotline...but again, I don't want to make the situation between him and his father worse. I'm very confused and very concerned about this young man.
Can anyone offer advice?
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