Hi,
I am new to this forum but am at a loss with my 16 almost 17 year old son. He has been caught stealing from cars and has has divergence program including substance abuse and anger management counselling. His diagnosis is ADHD and CD. He refuses treatment or counselling.
My question for today is can I punish him for stealing money and prescription drugs from me even though I did not catch him in the act or found the money or drugs?
He continues to deny. I have turned his phone off and told him I am taking the money from his paycheck until it is paid off ( we suspect 250$ was taken). I have told him if he comes clean and tells me what he took we will work out an easy payment plan and his phone will be turned on.
He says I have no proof and denies and will call the police on me if I take his money.
Since I didn't actually see him taking the money I am questioning whether I should take it back from him or not.
I could use some advice.
Thanks in advance.
I am new to this forum but am at a loss with my 16 almost 17 year old son. He has been caught stealing from cars and has has divergence program including substance abuse and anger management counselling. His diagnosis is ADHD and CD. He refuses treatment or counselling.
My question for today is can I punish him for stealing money and prescription drugs from me even though I did not catch him in the act or found the money or drugs?
He continues to deny. I have turned his phone off and told him I am taking the money from his paycheck until it is paid off ( we suspect 250$ was taken). I have told him if he comes clean and tells me what he took we will work out an easy payment plan and his phone will be turned on.
He says I have no proof and denies and will call the police on me if I take his money.
Since I didn't actually see him taking the money I am questioning whether I should take it back from him or not.
I could use some advice.
Thanks in advance.