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Originally Posted by Coys1882
You and Rathji should both be proud of what you do - it's very noble.
I know this isn't the AMA you talked about but I'm curious if you guys have your own kids and if so how you dealt with that. Having troubled kids coming into your home is one thing but the fear of one of them hurting my children would be overwhelming.
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I shared custody of my daughter pretty well 50% during most of the last 15 years, she grew up with my foster kids, one of whom she considers a brother (the lad at UBC), on the whole my foster kids loved that they were in a 'real family', they were hugely protective of her, I can remember when she was 14 or so some boy at her school started hassling her, my foster son at the time, a native kid out of the depths of the downtown east side with a couple of his friends (who have since passed away) stole a car, drove out to the school (in the burbs where my ex lived) and let the lad know what would happen if he didn't back the eff off, not with my knowledge or approval I hasten to add, I found out a few days later, told him off as much as I could, then we all went out to the keg for steak dinner!!
Needless to say no one hassled my daughter ever again, she became the girl with the murderous native backup that will track you down and break your legs if you try anything on.
I think it worked well because it was only half the time, the boys would be on their best behaviour while she was around, especially when she was younger, but then save up any 'issues' for when she was with my ex.