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Still on the downside of the track, need to vent.
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<blockquote data-quote="jbrain" data-source="post: 31065" data-attributes="member: 3450"><p>Wow, Mikey,</p><p>I thought I was a little blunt but the others really told it like it is! I have to agree totally with them. He is holding you hostage with the "wanting to graduate from high school" thing. If he really does want that then he should abide by your rules. I know it is scary to actually see your kid throw away their opportunities but he has really raised the stakes to this height. My dtr ended up getting a GED. She, unlike your son, was not doing well in school--hated it and just didn't go. Yet, when she was in rehab she decided getting her GED was her top goal--we weren't even expecting anything educationally by then--it was all her idea. She was one of the top students at her rehab and did get the GED. It isn't the end of the world if your kid doesn't get the high school diploma. I think your best bet may be to let him know that--that you are not willing to let him control you and your household in order to see him graduate. The choice is truly his. I would be furious to be used by my kid this way--he knows what is important to you and uses it against you--been there done that!</p><p></p><p>As far as the drug use goes, I'm not sure what to think. My dtr's therapist downplayed it in our case and so did we. We thought she was claiming to do a lot more than she actually was doing and I still don't know about that. She certainly had many underlying issues and the drug use just seemed to be symptomatic. She would say now that a lot of her behavior was due to doing drugs and I tend to agree with her.</p><p></p><p>Well, we are all here for you and I appreciate your openness and willingness to hear us! We all do feel for you and know what a tough spot you are in. Keep coming and posting!</p><p></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Jane</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jbrain, post: 31065, member: 3450"] Wow, Mikey, I thought I was a little blunt but the others really told it like it is! I have to agree totally with them. He is holding you hostage with the "wanting to graduate from high school" thing. If he really does want that then he should abide by your rules. I know it is scary to actually see your kid throw away their opportunities but he has really raised the stakes to this height. My dtr ended up getting a GED. She, unlike your son, was not doing well in school--hated it and just didn't go. Yet, when she was in rehab she decided getting her GED was her top goal--we weren't even expecting anything educationally by then--it was all her idea. She was one of the top students at her rehab and did get the GED. It isn't the end of the world if your kid doesn't get the high school diploma. I think your best bet may be to let him know that--that you are not willing to let him control you and your household in order to see him graduate. The choice is truly his. I would be furious to be used by my kid this way--he knows what is important to you and uses it against you--been there done that! As far as the drug use goes, I'm not sure what to think. My dtr's therapist downplayed it in our case and so did we. We thought she was claiming to do a lot more than she actually was doing and I still don't know about that. She certainly had many underlying issues and the drug use just seemed to be symptomatic. She would say now that a lot of her behavior was due to doing drugs and I tend to agree with her. Well, we are all here for you and I appreciate your openness and willingness to hear us! We all do feel for you and know what a tough spot you are in. Keep coming and posting! Regards, Jane [/QUOTE]
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