Q: I'll be 18 in 2 months. My mother is trying to file a petition for an unruly child against me because I'm not home.
I'm in a safe environment. I'm tired of being emotionally abused at home.. What can I do?
A:
I wouldn't do anything- when you turn 18, you are legally an adult, and when that occurs you are no longer subject to parental control. There's not much a juvenile court judge will do on an unruly petition when you are almost 18 ( for that matter, it probably couldn't not be heard in court within that time). It may not work, but I would simply try to talk with your mother and re-assure her that you are mature enough to handle your own life.
She is your mother, and even if you disagree with her, your should show her proper respect.
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