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<blockquote data-quote="DammitJanet" data-source="post: 584261" data-attributes="member: 1514"><p>Jane, I dont have your exact situation either but I do have two son's who are in dangerous situations and one who is physically disabled but is now working at a rather dangerous job for a person with his issues. With my youngest son we have always had the fear niggling there that we might lose him far too soon. I mean parents shouldnt lose their kids before them ever but my son just doesnt look right. Now he is climbing 300 feet in the air installing cell phone towers and hanging by ropes. That makes me feel oh so much better...lol. </p><p></p><p>My middle son went away at 18 to serve in the Marines and let me tell you that was scary. Now he works for the sheriffs dept up near Difficult Child. I just put blinders on and cover my ears going "lalalala" when the news comes on. My kids could die, I know that. Of course any of our kids could die by slipping and falling. </p><p></p><p>I like the idea one of the other posters suggested for you to keep a journal of all the things you do try to do and then the things your so has done. You dont have to accept bad behavior from anyone even if they are dying. That doesnt give someone a free pass on manipulation and theft. You arent allowed to break the law because you are terminally ill. Actually I wish you were because they do consider bipolar a terminal illness and I could stand to break a few laws myself! </p><p></p><p>You love your son. He knows it. He seems to only target people he knows wont arrest him. I wonder what would happen if the next time he stole something that was in the misdemeanor category you actually had him arrested? They wouldnt actually send him to jail for any length of time other than the arrest and booking but he would probably get probation. And be made to repay you. That might get his attention. </p><p></p><p>Is he on disability? He should be. If he is, probation could probably order him to take some sort of financial management classes. Never know.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DammitJanet, post: 584261, member: 1514"] Jane, I dont have your exact situation either but I do have two son's who are in dangerous situations and one who is physically disabled but is now working at a rather dangerous job for a person with his issues. With my youngest son we have always had the fear niggling there that we might lose him far too soon. I mean parents shouldnt lose their kids before them ever but my son just doesnt look right. Now he is climbing 300 feet in the air installing cell phone towers and hanging by ropes. That makes me feel oh so much better...lol. My middle son went away at 18 to serve in the Marines and let me tell you that was scary. Now he works for the sheriffs dept up near Difficult Child. I just put blinders on and cover my ears going "lalalala" when the news comes on. My kids could die, I know that. Of course any of our kids could die by slipping and falling. I like the idea one of the other posters suggested for you to keep a journal of all the things you do try to do and then the things your so has done. You dont have to accept bad behavior from anyone even if they are dying. That doesnt give someone a free pass on manipulation and theft. You arent allowed to break the law because you are terminally ill. Actually I wish you were because they do consider bipolar a terminal illness and I could stand to break a few laws myself! You love your son. He knows it. He seems to only target people he knows wont arrest him. I wonder what would happen if the next time he stole something that was in the misdemeanor category you actually had him arrested? They wouldnt actually send him to jail for any length of time other than the arrest and booking but he would probably get probation. And be made to repay you. That might get his attention. Is he on disability? He should be. If he is, probation could probably order him to take some sort of financial management classes. Never know. [/QUOTE]
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