You make a good point. I actually witnessed an example of this. I recently gained custody of my 17 year old niece. Just last night she found out that her some what worthless birth mother had lost her job again because she called off 3 times and she hadn’t been there even 90 days. My niece has been working part time at local restaurant and she initially wanted to just call off because she was having a bad day etc. My wife and I explained to her that never looks good and that even if an employer seems to have a liberal leave policy that taking advantage of it heavily will give them the impression you don’t want to work and they will cut your hours or let you go. My niece has taking it to heart. Thankfully she is a good girl and in our new can do will do environment she is thriving.
Keep up the good work, Maelstorm. Your niece is being given a chance many from a tough environment don’t have. That’s the chance to have the proper love and support to get it right. You’re doing the right thing; most of it is up to her now.