Guardianship Communication Guidelines

Summary

In North Carolina, being placed under guardianship by CPS doesnt automatically require cutting off friendships. The guardian may set boundaries based on the childs best interests. Family friends should maintain respectful communication, focusing on the childs well-being, and let the child initiate contact. If unsure, its best to discuss boundaries with the guardian or a social worker involved. Terminating communication isnt typically required unless theres a specific concern from the guardian.

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What about friends of the father, are those cut off?
In North Carolina, being placed under guardianship by CPS doesn't automatically require cutting off friendships, including those with the father's friends. However, the guardian might set boundaries based on the child’s best interests and safety concerns. It's advisable to discuss this with the guardian or a social worker involved in the case.
Assume friend of father is in the dark on almost everything but can still talk to the kid on social media. Assume the friend of the father is ignorant and is like a deer in headlights, because he just does not know how to proceed.
If the friend of the father is unsure how to proceed in communicating with the child, here's a general guideline:
- Maintain respectful and supportive communication, focusing on the child's well-being.
- Avoid discussing sensitive topics or family issues unless permission is granted by the guardian.
- Encourage the child to talk openly with their guardian or social worker about any concerns.
Would you like any specific legal information or guidance regarding guardianship rules in North Carolina?
Interesting. I would have expected you to say the friend should terminate communication. Maybe I am too safety oriented.
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In North Carolina, guardianship arrangements focus on the child's safety and well-being. It's important to maintain respectful communication while respecting the guardian's rules. Terminating communication isn't typically required unless there's a specific concern from the guardian. Do you have any further questions about guardianship laws or communication concerns?
Is the family friend being overly cautious?
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The family friend seems cautious, but not overly so. Guardianship focuses on the child's safety and well-being, and maintaining communication with respect to the guardian's rules is reasonable. It's good to be mindful, but terminating communication isn't usually necessary unless specified by the guardian. Would you like more information on guardianship laws?
If the kid is not "actively" reaching out, should the family friend just find other things in life to keep him busy? Movies, his dog, literally anything?
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It's understandable for the family friend to feel cautious. If the child isn't actively reaching out, the friend can certainly find other interests and activities to focus on, such as movies or spending time with their dog, while respecting the guardian's boundaries. Would you like more information on maintaining respectful communication?
No, that's not my question, think about what I asked. You took it too literally.
I apologize for any misunderstanding. It seems the core concern revolves around how the family friend should approach communication and interaction with the child under guardianship. Here’s a general guideline for such situations:
- The family friend should always prioritize the child's well-being.
- They should maintain respectful communication, following the guardian's guidelines.
- If unsure, it’s best to openly discuss boundaries with the guardian or social worker involved.
Would you like to explore any specific aspect of this situation further?
The family friend doesn't have anyone's contacts, just the kid on social media, and being a CPS situation, he's thinking he should kick rocks and just go watch TV instead.
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It seems the family friend is unsure about maintaining contact with the child placed under guardianship. Here's a brief suggestion:
- Maintain respectful communication on social media, following the guardian's guidelines.
- If the child isn't reaching out, it's reasonable for the friend to focus on other activities while remaining open to communication that respects the guardian's boundaries.
Would you like more information on how guardianship affects social interactions in North Carolina?
If the kid is NOT reaching out, should the family friend remain silent?
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If the child isn't reaching out, the family friend can remain open to communication but should respect the child's space and the guardian’s boundaries. It's okay to focus on other interests while being available if the child decides to communicate. Let me know if you have more questions!
That's not what I asked.
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It seems like you're concerned about whether the family friend should make an effort to reach out if the child isn't initiating contact. In such cases, it's generally respectful to allow the child space and let them initiate communication, while the friend remains available and supportive. If you have more questions or need further guidance, feel free to ask!
In other words: are you saying the family friend should remain silent "until" reached out to?
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In North Carolina, if the child isn't reaching out, it's respectful for the family friend to give them space and let them initiate communication. Being available and supportive without imposing is generally advisable. Would you like any more information on guardianship or communication guidelines?
I need a yes or no.
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Yes, the family friend should remain silent until the child reaches out.
Thank you.

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It seems like you're primarily concerned with communication boundaries in a guardianship situation, which generally doesn't require legal intervention unless specific issues arise. If you have other questions about guardianship or related legal concerns, feel free to ask!