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<blockquote data-quote="Origami" data-source="post: 655993" data-attributes="member: 18099"><p>I don't have specific advice about finding a place to live for a teenager, but I wanted to lend my support. Others who may have faced this situation will have good advice. My son is now 18, but starting at age 14 we had so many problems that mirror some of the ones with your son. Mine dropped out of 9th grade twice (two different years, two different schools), refused to get a job, was in constant "little" scrapes with security guards, police, etc. and was arrested twice for graffiti and disorderly conduct. Both charges were dropped, but you get the picture. He, also, was unfazed by any restrictions we tried, since he was content to stay in his room all day doing essentially nothing and sneaking out at night to go skateboarding and stir up trouble. There were many times I would have loved to have him out of the house, but didn't have a good option at the time. He actually left once just overnight when we had to call the police to break up a fistfight between him and his brother. He also spent a week at in-patient therapy that he refused to participate in (was actually kicked out for bad behavior).</p><p></p><p>Today, at age 18, he has his GED, completed a semester of college, and is now working full time as a security guard (irony there). He's buying his first car, also. He still has issues and sees a psychologist weekly, but he's so much better than he was. </p><p></p><p>It's positive that your son is seeing a therapist and psychiatrist. Maybe some of their insight and help will click with him at some point. Looking back, I wish I had found some resources for myself so I could cope with my son better and not stay so upset all the time. I wish I had access to this forum at the time, but better late than never and I've been helped so much by the wisdom of the members here.</p><p></p><p>Hugs to you and I hope you can gain some clarity and peace of mind. This can come with time and taking care of yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Origami, post: 655993, member: 18099"] I don't have specific advice about finding a place to live for a teenager, but I wanted to lend my support. Others who may have faced this situation will have good advice. My son is now 18, but starting at age 14 we had so many problems that mirror some of the ones with your son. Mine dropped out of 9th grade twice (two different years, two different schools), refused to get a job, was in constant "little" scrapes with security guards, police, etc. and was arrested twice for graffiti and disorderly conduct. Both charges were dropped, but you get the picture. He, also, was unfazed by any restrictions we tried, since he was content to stay in his room all day doing essentially nothing and sneaking out at night to go skateboarding and stir up trouble. There were many times I would have loved to have him out of the house, but didn't have a good option at the time. He actually left once just overnight when we had to call the police to break up a fistfight between him and his brother. He also spent a week at in-patient therapy that he refused to participate in (was actually kicked out for bad behavior). Today, at age 18, he has his GED, completed a semester of college, and is now working full time as a security guard (irony there). He's buying his first car, also. He still has issues and sees a psychologist weekly, but he's so much better than he was. It's positive that your son is seeing a therapist and psychiatrist. Maybe some of their insight and help will click with him at some point. Looking back, I wish I had found some resources for myself so I could cope with my son better and not stay so upset all the time. I wish I had access to this forum at the time, but better late than never and I've been helped so much by the wisdom of the members here. Hugs to you and I hope you can gain some clarity and peace of mind. This can come with time and taking care of yourself. [/QUOTE]
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