OH_Krill

How do you do what you do and not know where Memphis is?

I guess that's such a bizarre departure from how the system is supposed to work that I can't quite believe it went on for so long with no one challenging it. Children have due process rights, too.

How did your first "conviction" happen? The one where you got sent away for six months - did you have a trial, did you plead guilty?

Did your mom try to get a lawyer when you were incarcerated for six months?

And what about your second offense? Same questions.

I understand there was a corrupt system (no defense attorneys? That is really messed up), but I'm familiar with the juvenile justice system where I live and you'd have gotten next to nothing for those offenses where I am.

Former foster parent here. Just do your best and try to give the kids the same love and support you would give your own children.

One thing they don't tell you is that the system really really sucks. Foster parents are afterthoughts, and the welfare of the kids is not as important as reuniting the kids with the parents who neglected or abused them.

You will be misinformed, kept in the dark or maybe even outright lied to about the issues your kids have faced or will face. You will find it virtually impossible to get them the therapy they need (and most of them need it).

Don't get me wrong, fostering can be a great experience and good foster parents are definitely needed, but know what you're getting in to.

What is best in life?