Dear Abby: My 14-year-old wants to go live in another state
Briefly

The article discusses a mother's concern about her youngest daughter wanting to live with her father after years of co-parenting challenges. The mother expresses fear of losing her daughter as she considers moving for better schooling opportunities. Abby advises proactive communication with her ex-husband and fostering discussions with her daughter about her academic aspirations. The emphasis is on understanding the child's perspective and addressing the future rather than focusing solely on parental fears.
You might gain some insight if you talk with him and his wife about the quality of the schools in their area, not to mention if they're open to having full-time custody of your daughter.
Your daughter is young, many parents would feel proud rather than threatened by their child giving serious thought to her future at such a young age.
Read at www.mercurynews.com
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