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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had this situation. I find it ridiculous when people assume you can force a kid. It can become violent. I’m sure there is a good reason the kid doesn’t want to be with that other parent and the other parent needs to address it. 
Again, good luck forcing a 17 yo boy. You might want to do pickup/drop off at the police station - just in case. 
You may end up with a runaway situation. [/quote]

You need to get your child intensive mental health treatment if you are dealing with violence, running away and more.  Ever consider your parenting plays a part in it too.

I have a teenage boy.  Yes, I force him to do all kinds of things and if he doesn't there are consequences.

Your child doesn't respect you.  Either your child is very mentally ill, your parenting sucks, or both.[/quote]

That's not it at all. I'm choosing not to force him to visit his father because it would take extreme levels of coercion and I don't think it will be beneficial in the long run for their relationship. The coercion would poison the relationship with his father and also my son's relationship with me. There are all kinds of things I require of my child, but this is not one of them. His father needs to repair the relationship by acting appropriately, and his failure to do so is not my problem to solve. Forcing my son into his father's physical presence does not actually solve the problem anyway. Try to focus on the relationships here, not moving a child around as if he's a piece of property.[/quote]

Dad cannot do anything without your support.  You are the problem.  [/quote]

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