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How will I make my son go to a rehab center?
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<blockquote data-quote="Kathy813" data-source="post: 674985" data-attributes="member: 1967"><p>17 is a very difficult age. A policeman once told me that it was the worst age for parents because the authorities won't take action since they are almost 18 and parents really can't make them do what they don't want to do at that age.</p><p></p><p>Basically, you may have to wait it out until he is 18 and then give him a choice of leaving or going to rehab. In the meantime, don't pay for anything for him. No phone, car, spending money, etc. All you are required to provide is three meals and a roof over his head. He can earn all of the rest if he wants the nice things in life.</p><p></p><p>As the others have said, do not stand for any violence. Call the police each and every time he threatens you or your property.</p><p></p><p>Hang in there. Check the laws in your state about what you can do when he turn 18. In my state, you have to go through the eviction process in order to kick out an adult child. Some states let you tell them they have to leave without going through that. I believe some states even hold parents responsible until the child turns 21.</p><p></p><p>If you have money, you may have more options. You could check with an interventionist about hiring them to get your son into rehab. I have to warn you though that it is very expensive. I have even read about people hiring a team to forcibly take a teen to rehab or a wilderness program.</p><p></p><p>In the meantime, find a therapist or support group to help you through this. Families anonymous is a great one for families in distress. Keep posting, too. You will find that the SA members truly understand what you are going through as we have already been down this path.</p><p></p><p>~Kathy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kathy813, post: 674985, member: 1967"] 17 is a very difficult age. A policeman once told me that it was the worst age for parents because the authorities won't take action since they are almost 18 and parents really can't make them do what they don't want to do at that age. Basically, you may have to wait it out until he is 18 and then give him a choice of leaving or going to rehab. In the meantime, don't pay for anything for him. No phone, car, spending money, etc. All you are required to provide is three meals and a roof over his head. He can earn all of the rest if he wants the nice things in life. As the others have said, do not stand for any violence. Call the police each and every time he threatens you or your property. Hang in there. Check the laws in your state about what you can do when he turn 18. In my state, you have to go through the eviction process in order to kick out an adult child. Some states let you tell them they have to leave without going through that. I believe some states even hold parents responsible until the child turns 21. If you have money, you may have more options. You could check with an interventionist about hiring them to get your son into rehab. I have to warn you though that it is very expensive. I have even read about people hiring a team to forcibly take a teen to rehab or a wilderness program. In the meantime, find a therapist or support group to help you through this. Families anonymous is a great one for families in distress. Keep posting, too. You will find that the SA members truly understand what you are going through as we have already been down this path. ~Kathy [/QUOTE]
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