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What laws are there to protect a parent against an unlawful child?

We have a child that has been very disrespectful to us and our family, as well as teachers, students, and pretty much anyone that she encounters that wants to help her do better. She is 14 years old and has recently been abusing drugs and cutting her classes at school. We have tried therapy and other forms of treatment, we have not given up talking and positive encouragement, but still she is progressively getting worse. We would like to find out if there are any laws that a parent can utilize to have their child put into a child detention facility?

Question applies to ages: 14

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Safety # of Thumbs Up Received (1)		 It sounds as if you're having a really, really rough time right now, trying to keep your daughter on track. There are no easy answers. I would suggest you first meet with the therapist who has treated her and ask for guidance.

Experimenting with drugs and "acting out" are not uncommon behaviors of teens but it sounds as if she's gone beyond that. But it may be that if your daughter is abusing drugs, she should be in rehab and the therapist would be able to help you take that path if that's what you decide. To me, it doesn't sound as if your child needs to be put in a detention center as much as she needs professional help. If so, you, as a family, need to reach out for help. Her therapist is a good starting point.

This must be a terrible fear and struggle for you, and you're doing the right thing to seek help. Best of luck to you and your daughter.
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