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Who is she catering to with this, anyways? Is she being manipulated by her ex?
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I think this is a case of being afraid to rock the boat. My friend deals with a great deal of anxiety choosing to opt for avoidance whenever she can.
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If the son missed that much school in my district, they call dss to the home to find out why...
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Now this is what I don't understand. This child already misses far too much school. He seems to not have to go if he doesn't want to (again opting to not rock the boat or have the battle I suspect). In addition I've noted he doesn't go if she feels unable to walk him. This is the way it's apparently been for years and I am guessing the school has done nothing about it.
I am concerned now about her own needs and health. Remember this teenager is still babysat. She is starting to isolate herself since her ex left town under the misguided belief she can't leave the house without childcare.