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Originally Posted by stevenstwin
This is an interesting thread. I often feel like I'm in a bit of different situation fostering a teen, though. I never know how to introduce him - he says just to introduce him by his name, but then people who know I don't have a teenage son ask questions. I don't want to introduce him as a foster son - BUT he doesn't want me to say "son". I've settled on - "This is A. He is staying with us right now", but it doesn't feel like a great compromise.
ps - as for the per diem - we get a bit more than $20 per day, but don't kid yourself - it does NOT cover his costs. He easily eats nearly that, and is very, very hard on his clothes (not to mention growing out of them constantly), so I definitely put more money of my own into him than what I get for support.
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I've really stressed myself about the whole introduction thing andI don't even have a FC yet. I guess I keep imagining how awkward I'd feel, and I'm assuming they will probably feel the same. I don't think I'd be comfortable with "mom"...maybe "Aunt" whoever.
I can't imagine spending more than 20 a day! My family of 6 (including one teenager) eats from 500 to 600 per month in groceries, so I will be in for a shock if the FC eat that much by themself.