Would anyone mind sharing their experiences, either as a parent or your own childhood experiences, as far as how things really worked out? Someone I know has a situation brewing. I'm looking specifically for a situation where one parent is irresponsible, yet the children want to live with them. What happens if a child goes to live with an irresponsible parent? What happens if the responsible parent somehow manages to prevent it (against the wishes of the child)? Real-life experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.