Of course they blame us. God forbid they admit that it's their faults. It makes for a good giult trip. It is more likely because of peers, actually, or trying to impress a girlfriend who thinks drugs are cool. But nobody else is taking the drugs for him...hes 17 and does it because he wants to.
Just a note to RN I dont think all teens have no awareness. Most do. They thrive. The ones we talk about here either don't have awareness or pretend not to for guilt purposes. 80% of all teens do well. I have some who did. It's the 20% who make us nuts. Have had those those also. I don't like to give our teens a pass for being teens. That's not really how most teens roll.
Those who roll that way are choosing it. My drug using teen knew better but wanted popularity.n In some circles using drugs is impressive. Fortunately she did straighten out fairly early. There is hope
My oldest son was a teen wreck. He is still a wreck at 39. He has a personality disorder and always did. Things don't always change too.
okay...moving on.
Dont own this blame. Don't listen to it or respond
Walk away from it.
You know the truth.
