your parents constantly argue, drink and smoke, and sometimes beat you or your brother. You are 7 years old and your brother is 17. You always go to your brother's house before going to bed because you either have a nightmare or you can't sleep because of your parents' argument. Your brother once told you that when he grows up, he will buy a house, take away your parents' rights to you, and become your legal guardian. The day before your brother's 18th birthday.