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25 yr old son living at home, lies, steals, sneaks and cant keep a job
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 684775" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>He is using drugs? That is usually why they steal, even when they know theyll be arrested. The addiction comes first.</p><p></p><p>Anyone else in your home who could be impacted by this young man? Siblings? Fed up spouse?</p><p></p><p>I say that if you feel you need to put up with his dangerous behavior and nobody else lives with you, that is your choice. If you have younger kids at home, I personally feel you have an obligation to make their home safe.</p><p></p><p>Remember that your parents, unless with dementia, have the power to tell him no. If they don't, after you warned them, in my opinion that is their choice. Likely he wouldn't last long there.</p><p></p><p>I think your son has a drug problem, whether or not you have seen it. It is up to you what you do about it and why, but in my opinion he won't learn a thing if he isnt allowed the consequences of his behavior. He is already 25 and not working with a record. He needs to be a man, which he wont do if you rescue him from his bad behavior...easier said than done and I know you worry about your parents...but...again...they can and should say no.</p><p></p><p>I am so sorry for your pain. Please remrmber to take care of yourself and your own health too. These are not the kinds of adults who will care for us if OUR health fails so we need to make sure they do NOT destroy us. Do you see a therapist for your own needs?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 684775, member: 1550"] He is using drugs? That is usually why they steal, even when they know theyll be arrested. The addiction comes first. Anyone else in your home who could be impacted by this young man? Siblings? Fed up spouse? I say that if you feel you need to put up with his dangerous behavior and nobody else lives with you, that is your choice. If you have younger kids at home, I personally feel you have an obligation to make their home safe. Remember that your parents, unless with dementia, have the power to tell him no. If they don't, after you warned them, in my opinion that is their choice. Likely he wouldn't last long there. I think your son has a drug problem, whether or not you have seen it. It is up to you what you do about it and why, but in my opinion he won't learn a thing if he isnt allowed the consequences of his behavior. He is already 25 and not working with a record. He needs to be a man, which he wont do if you rescue him from his bad behavior...easier said than done and I know you worry about your parents...but...again...they can and should say no. I am so sorry for your pain. Please remrmber to take care of yourself and your own health too. These are not the kinds of adults who will care for us if OUR health fails so we need to make sure they do NOT destroy us. Do you see a therapist for your own needs? [/QUOTE]
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