Lulu babe......were the hell were you when I was 15????

As DD bestie isnt at school...they cant help. Have you thought about ringing some of the churchs and youth organisations around to get help to get this girl sorted? Take her to centerlink and get her down as homeless so atleast she has some $$$ coming in and then get her a case worker so she can do something positive.

Id personally be saying you can stay her BUT these are the ground rules. Tell her she has to be fair and while she's not at school...she has to attempt to look for work. Even being a check out chick is a great start. Maybe even get her to enrol at TAFE to finish of her VCE instead of school. I did it and i think I turned out alright (God I hope I did anyway)

Get her to write down a 12 month goal list and work thought it with her. It might help her discover who she is and taht someone cares about her enough to ask. I know at that age...all I wanted was for someone to listen to me and ask how my day was and having non emotional support is the last thing I wanted...give her a hug and let her know your there for her.

Your a friggen wonderful woman Lulu...you can make this work..you know that.

With the right mix of love, support and firmness babe you'll do it.