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<blockquote data-quote="DDD" data-source="post: 284055" data-attributes="member: 35"><p>Welcome. Glad you found us.........sorry you had to! Lately it has been fairly quiet on our part of the Board. On weekends it is always quieter than during the week. </p><p></p><p>I have raised a bunch of teens (most with issues!) but never have I had the open defiance that you are coping with from your daughter. Alcohol, drugs and sexual issues have been the primary issues in my family. As a result of the substance abuse, we sadly learned about residential treatment programs and subsequently about Department of Juvenile Justice programs. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p><p></p><p>My advice is to take advantage of the time you have now to research what</p><p>programs are available <em>just in case you need one</em> later. When I was seeking</p><p>a residential program for substance abuse (which spawns poor behavioral choices and poor academic results) I made a big mistake that I always try to help others avoid. I sought programs that were not too expensive. It turned out that after the first private placement we did at a facility that had a good reputation but was no longer good, I called the most expensive</p><p>program I was aware of within driving distance of our home. Guess what?</p><p>That program had a sliding scale and a payment plan. Our teen was able to</p><p>be surrounded by kids who had been raised similarly to our family and it was</p><p>cheaper, as well as better. So get yourself a notebook and make a list of every facility available. Become an expert now. It's in your best interests.</p><p></p><p>Feel free to visit us as often as you want. It is wonderful to be able to express your true feelings without any fear of recognition. Hugs. DDD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DDD, post: 284055, member: 35"] Welcome. Glad you found us.........sorry you had to! Lately it has been fairly quiet on our part of the Board. On weekends it is always quieter than during the week. I have raised a bunch of teens (most with issues!) but never have I had the open defiance that you are coping with from your daughter. Alcohol, drugs and sexual issues have been the primary issues in my family. As a result of the substance abuse, we sadly learned about residential treatment programs and subsequently about Department of Juvenile Justice programs. :frowny: My advice is to take advantage of the time you have now to research what programs are available [I]just in case you need one[/I] later. When I was seeking a residential program for substance abuse (which spawns poor behavioral choices and poor academic results) I made a big mistake that I always try to help others avoid. I sought programs that were not too expensive. It turned out that after the first private placement we did at a facility that had a good reputation but was no longer good, I called the most expensive program I was aware of within driving distance of our home. Guess what? That program had a sliding scale and a payment plan. Our teen was able to be surrounded by kids who had been raised similarly to our family and it was cheaper, as well as better. So get yourself a notebook and make a list of every facility available. Become an expert now. It's in your best interests. Feel free to visit us as often as you want. It is wonderful to be able to express your true feelings without any fear of recognition. Hugs. DDD [/QUOTE]
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