Full question:
Can a parent who has an uncontrollable teen (16) kick the teen out of the house? What are the consequences according to the law if the parent refuses to let the teen back into the house unless he/she follows the rules?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Custody
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
Parents are legally required to provide their children with essential needs such as food, clothing, shelter, and medical care. They must also offer supervision, discipline, and education within their means. Abandoning a child is not permitted. If a teenager is uncontrollable, parents can seek help from the juvenile court system. The court may determine that the child needs supervision and can take over decision-making regarding the child's living arrangements and daily activities.
Additionally, parents can apply for the emancipation of an uncontrollable child if they feel unable to manage the child's behavior. This process classifies the child as incorrigible, relieving the parents of legal responsibility for the child's actions.
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