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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would help him find a place and help out with the rent.  It might be different if you didn't have little kids, but at that age, no, I wouldn't move him in.

In addition to helping with the rent, I'd offer him a standing invitation to Sunday supper or something like that, so you can maintain a relationship with him and offer him some stability, a place he can feel comfortable coming to and people he can talk to.  [/quote]

I like these suggestions.  Is there a garage apartment or English basement apartment in the neighborhood?  Or does anyone rent rooms?  You might send out a request on your neighborhood list serve or NextDoor or something.  I really like the idea about Sunday supper.  Maybe even Friday game night or something.[/quote]

Why should a neighbor take in the junkie that the family doesn't want? Do you really think he's going to come for Sunday dinner and birthdays after you tell him he's too much of a junkie to be around your kids or live in your house?   Give me a break! That suggestion is purely about being able to pat yourself on the back and think you've done something and you can tell all your friends at church about your wayward cousin that you are ministering to. If you don't want him around. You don't want him around. Period.[/quote]

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