Status Updates From Girl Alone

I do not understand a legal system where 13yo's call the shots, and a foster parent cannot take away privileges, even in the interest of safety. If you know your 13yo is smoking, drinking, using pot, why would you give them pocket money? AND, if a 22yo is groping, kissing, and supplying the illegal substances, why isn't he in jail? US-British culture and laws must be very different.

I do not understand a legal system where 13yo's call the shots, and a foster parent cannot take away privileges, even in the interest of a child's safety. If you know your 13yo is smoking, drinking, and smoking pot, why would you give them pocket money? AND, why allow contact, instead of pressing charges against a 22yo who is groping, kissing, and providing her liquor and drugs.

Very easy to become invested in both Joss, and Cathy as such an empathetic person. Meaning I just want to know more every moment of reading.