Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
Found drugs in room after a concert, what do?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 406310" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>I'm sorry that you are facing this painful situation. Many of us have had apparent easy child's who for a variety of reasons (many of them unexpressed years and years after the crisis, sigh) started making poor and frightening choices. As others have suggested try to remain calm, examine treatment options in your community and do alot of personal research. The idea of "sending him off to Boarding School" is common. Sadly you would probably be sending him off to be with other kids who were sent off because of the same or worse problems.</p><p> </p><p>This problem is now a family problem. Never...not once...have I heard or read of a teen who once confronted said "I'm so sorry and I'll never do it again.....and followed thru." It's complex. It's exhausting and frightening. Chances are nil that it was a one time thing. He has a pattern of using and unlocking the key to that pattern before law enforcement gets involved is not a challenge for the weak of heart. </p><p> </p><p>Great grades, high achievement in sports, Emily Post manners, outstanding achievement potential make it more difficult. The parents feel like they have been hit in the head by a sledge hammer and want "the" answer. There is no such thing. There are, however, answers for some of our teens if you luck into finding the right counselors, programs etc. for your unique child. Start</p><p>researching and maintain the aura of a loving parent in control of themself even though inside you may be a jumble of emotions including anger. Best of luck. You have found a place where many of us have walked in your shoes and we are always hear to listen and offer support (often not the same suggestions but always sincere). DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 406310, member: 35"] I'm sorry that you are facing this painful situation. Many of us have had apparent easy child's who for a variety of reasons (many of them unexpressed years and years after the crisis, sigh) started making poor and frightening choices. As others have suggested try to remain calm, examine treatment options in your community and do alot of personal research. The idea of "sending him off to Boarding School" is common. Sadly you would probably be sending him off to be with other kids who were sent off because of the same or worse problems. This problem is now a family problem. Never...not once...have I heard or read of a teen who once confronted said "I'm so sorry and I'll never do it again.....and followed thru." It's complex. It's exhausting and frightening. Chances are nil that it was a one time thing. He has a pattern of using and unlocking the key to that pattern before law enforcement gets involved is not a challenge for the weak of heart. Great grades, high achievement in sports, Emily Post manners, outstanding achievement potential make it more difficult. The parents feel like they have been hit in the head by a sledge hammer and want "the" answer. There is no such thing. There are, however, answers for some of our teens if you luck into finding the right counselors, programs etc. for your unique child. Start researching and maintain the aura of a loving parent in control of themself even though inside you may be a jumble of emotions including anger. Best of luck. You have found a place where many of us have walked in your shoes and we are always hear to listen and offer support (often not the same suggestions but always sincere). DDD [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Parent Support Forums
Substance Abuse
Found drugs in room after a concert, what do?
Top