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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 429365" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Parenting is just SO hard. It's really difficult because the Mom has to gauge her child's past behaviors and evaluate how they evolve. Sadly I have been there done that with drugs...but not with any of the four girls. Each of them went thru withdrawal stages due to issues that had nothing to do with drugs. One daughter fell in love, ugh, with a handsome manuipulative young guy who encouraged sexual behaviors that were a bit odd..and also encouraged some degree of isolation from others. Another daughter was the subtle object of harrassment and dealt with heartbreaking experiences..all unbeknownst to me..and awkward enough that she did not want to share her pain. A third has been a thorn in my side and impossible to parent as she is basically self centered and dishonest.</p><p> </p><p>I'm listing these examples because accusing a teen of drug use (with-o direct indicators) can backfire and make the teen believe that the parent sees them as a loser etc. It's a bummer. I would hope that a one on one walk on the beach, a pizza/movie for two at home, a bedtime visit would remove outside influences and allow freedom of conversation. No matter what your choice. We are all on your side. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 429365, member: 35"] Parenting is just SO hard. It's really difficult because the Mom has to gauge her child's past behaviors and evaluate how they evolve. Sadly I have been there done that with drugs...but not with any of the four girls. Each of them went thru withdrawal stages due to issues that had nothing to do with drugs. One daughter fell in love, ugh, with a handsome manuipulative young guy who encouraged sexual behaviors that were a bit odd..and also encouraged some degree of isolation from others. Another daughter was the subtle object of harrassment and dealt with heartbreaking experiences..all unbeknownst to me..and awkward enough that she did not want to share her pain. A third has been a thorn in my side and impossible to parent as she is basically self centered and dishonest. I'm listing these examples because accusing a teen of drug use (with-o direct indicators) can backfire and make the teen believe that the parent sees them as a loser etc. It's a bummer. I would hope that a one on one walk on the beach, a pizza/movie for two at home, a bedtime visit would remove outside influences and allow freedom of conversation. No matter what your choice. We are all on your side. DDD [/QUOTE]
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