Let me start by providing some background and then onto the subject.
I was raised in a traditional family and so when my gf became pregnent, I bended the knee. I have 3 children now, 2 are quasi adults and one a teenager. For the last 6 years I have had sole custody of them and they all live with me. Their biological mother is a raging alcoholic who jumped on Chads cock after 15 years of marital bliss. The mother hasnt seen her youngest child in 3 years. The last 6 years of having a meaningful, important carreer and juggling various roles of dad, chauffeur, atm et al has taken a toll on me. Children will never appreciate or respect the sacrifice parents make every day for them. Unless of course they repeat history. So now my 16 year old daughter goes on a rant to tell me I'm not much of a father, that we she turns 18 she will leave the house and never have contact with me again. Meanwhile, bio mom is put on a pedastal even though she wouldn't give my youngest the time of day. The 2 older children understand they live with me rent free on my goodwill and respect what I have done for them. This can not be said for the teenager. Foul temper, knows exactly what to say to cut me to the quick and of course will not engage in logical intelligent discourse. The latest discussion was her saying she will emancipate herself and go live with a friend of hers who is being raised by a single mom. I'm pretty sure this woman is feeding my daughter BS and just wants the $1500 a month she would receive for fostering her. l am just about ready to give 0 fucks but I'm her legal guardian and I dont know how to reign her in. I can see light at the end of the tunnel, when I will finally be free to go my own way, I'm just looking for some outside perspective to this situation. Any realistic advice would be most welcome.