Question Posted Tuesday September 14 2004, 8:07 pm
my mom and dad separted and now i live with my mom and her boyfriend in missouri. my dad still lives in iowa and i want to go live with him but he doesn't have a permanent place to stay yet. and thats y my mom won't let me move with him. do u think that is fair?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? MoonFisher answered Friday September 17 2004, 12:11 pm: Your mom just wants what's best with you, though I understand why you would feel upset. I really don't see what's wrong with living in a not-so-permanent place, either. What it probably comes down to is that she doesn't want you to go. She loves you. Just wait for your dad to get a permanent place and ask again. If she finds another b/s reason, then call her out on it. Realize that wanting to live with Dad may be hurting her feelings tremendously and do your best to assure her that you love her. [ MoonFisher's advice column | Ask MoonFisher A Question ]
Mandee answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 9:32 pm: Sorry hunnie, but I do think that is fair. Your mom probably wants to wait until your dad has found a permanent place to stay so that she will know you'll have a place to live and be well taken care of. You can let your dad know you want to live with him once he finds a permanent place. And then your mom will probably allow it to happen once your dad finds a place. Don't worry hehe, just give your dad time to find a place to stay. And just go from there. Love ya!
Love Always, Mandee [ Mandee's advice column | Ask Mandee A Question ]
livvy712 answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 9:31 pm: yea i think thats fair. your mom is just trying to protect you and if your dad doesnt even have a permenent stable place to live yet then hes prolly not even ready to take you in. its prlly best for you to stay with your mom until your dad finds a place to stay. your mom still has control over you if your over 18 then its deff not fair because when your that age you can do w/e you want and no one can hold you back.
Riggzy answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 9:28 pm: Yes, it's fair. If your dad is homeless, then if you live with him, you become homeless. I know it may sound harsh, but if he can barely support himself, what makes you think he can support you, much less give you a comfortable lifestyle? Just wait. Besides, it probably really hurts your mom to hear you say things like that. [ Riggzy's advice column | Ask Riggzy A Question ]
TheGovernor answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 8:44 pm: Yes that is a very fair decision. The fact that your father does not currently have a permanent residence is a decisive factor if you want to move in with him. Have you ever been evicted? It's not pretty. Trust me. Wait until he gets settled and then talk things over with your mom. [ TheGovernor's advice column | Ask TheGovernor A Question ]
Sherry answered Tuesday September 14 2004, 8:38 pm: Yep I do. Just wait till your dad gets settled, has his own place/job etc. that way your mom and your dad know that you'll be taken care of :) [ Sherry's advice column | Ask Sherry A Question ]
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