So he just got arrested * UPDATE 4/30/13*
I pray none of you ever have to watch your own child get arrested like I just did.
I was trying to get his cell phone & he grabbed my arm, pushed me back & wouldn't give it to me. I told him I'd call the cops if he didn't. (this is what his caseworker told me to do) He wouldn't so I left to call & he threw the phone out the window at me & called me a f*cking b*itch. They took him for domestic violence.
I'm still in shock. I'm only glad in the sense that at least he might get some help before it's too late.

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I know this must be really hard, but its for the best. Im glad that you put your foot down and that you let everyone else know in that house that no one will misbehave without having consequences.
Sending you LOTS of hugs! Hang in there. It'll be ok.
I think in my head it was the right thing to do, but my heart keeps wondering if I shouldn't have tried to take his phone. ?
I forgot to mention it was the younger son...the one with the violent temper, not the older one that was gone 5 days last week.
When/if they ever grow up, they're gonna buy me a cruise vacation to repay me for all the hell they've put me through!
You deserve that.
Does anyone know if I have to testify at the hearing? And what should I wear?
@jules you know what's weird? No one at this house has a violent temper, but his dad does. Since his dad abandoned him when he was a baby I wonder if it's hereditary? It's so scary, he grabbed my arm really hard & wouldn't let go. One time I had to call 911 because he was throwing a stereo an other stuff at me. It's so weird because it reminds me of his dad exactly.
Does he have a lawyer/representative who can advise him?