Can an 18 year old girl adopt a 15 year old girl?
I'm 18. I'm responsible, kind, a hard worker, and stable. My good good friend is only 15, and she's a beautiful, brilliant, sweet girl, with tons of potential. Her father is in jail, for armed robbery, man slaughter, and drugs. Her mother is an unemployed, ragging alcoholic, who also is a coke addict. W also think she might turn tricks to pay for the rent. She often leaves my friend alone for days, weeks even without word, to go on "trips" as she calls them. She's verbally and mentally abusive to her, and I've seen her hit my friend on two separate occasions. I can't call CPS on them, because I know what happens to those kids, I've lost two other very dear friends to that system and I won't do it again. My friend practically lives with me now anyway because her mom doesn't care where she is or who she's with ever. And at least two dozen times shes kicked her out of the house for a few days because she didn't want her there, (once she told her to sleep in the park [a very, very dangerous one] if she couldn't find anywhere to go). I love this girl with all my heart, I already consider her family. Is what I'm dreaming even a possibility??? Please help.
Is an 18 year old too young to travel solo?
Hello, I’m glad you’re asking this question, because it shows that you are conscious about the potential risks associated with travelling alone as a young woman.I was in the same position 10 years back, I wanted to go on a solo trip when I was 18 and coming from a very conservative family, they all flipped and the talks about being kidnapped and how foolish I was being didn’t stop right until I got on my flight.18 is not too young to travel alone but it does call for extra precaution and wise planning. There are physical limitations to acknowledge as a young woman and so if you’re not well-travelled already, I would recommend starting with so-called low-risk destinations (eg. Australia, London, Paris, San Francisco, Singapore, Taiwan, etc) to begin with and a shorter trip (perhaps a week or so).For your own safety:Plan and book your accommodation in advance and send a short message to check in with your folks when you arrive.I know night activities might sound very fun but it would be best to skip them and return back to your hostel/hotel to rest early (after all you have an exciting next morning in a new city awaiting you!).Get a local cellphone number with data plan and emergency numbers on quick-dialYou’ll meet friendly new people but it doesn’t hurt to be overly-cautiousThis is not the time to experiment with alcohol (if you don’t already hold your liquor well)It will not hurt for you to take a ladies self-defense class before heading out, it probably isn’t alot of use but you’ll feel more confident, also its fun. :)Trust your own sensibilities and remember that there will always be many many more great trips to come. :) You’re not missing out on anything by watching out for your own safety.I wish you all the best!Cheers.PS. After that trip, I went on to travel a lot more and moved and lived abroad in various countries. It’s been a wonderful, scary at times but with a little caution, I’m fine. Take good care.
Can a minor get in trouble for being out past curfew with their older sibling?
I thought that a minor could be out past curfew as long as they were with someone older than 18. I never got in trouble for being out past curfew when I was younger. I am 19 and last night I got pulled over with my 12 year old sister and her 15 year old friend in the car because I turned around in a school parking lot after I got lost. The cop told me they were out past curfew and he could give them a ticket even though they were with me. He told me they could only be out if they were with a parent or guardian but i was just wondering if that's true or not or if he was just saying that because he was being a jerk.