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<blockquote data-quote="Nomad" data-source="post: 702688" data-attributes="member: 4152"><p>We had something happen here on a much smaller scale.</p><p>Daughter was breaking rules, being impulsive, ungrateful, obnoxious and so forth</p><p>We presented our daughter with a small compromise on our part, but also set boundaries for her to follow.</p><p>Hubby and I discussed the real possibility that she would walk away and decided that this would be difficult, but we would live through it.</p><p>By some miracle, she took the bait and is obeying the boundaries.</p><p>I'm not sure if it was our attitude (sort of like going in to buy a car and wanting a good discount and being very willing to walk away if you don't get it)</p><p>What is terribly upsetting, is I know in our case, I never ever ever know how long these "things" will last.</p><p>A week from now she might become manic and decide not to follow the rules...decide she is a full functioning adult (NOPE) and shouldn't have to live within out boundaries.</p><p>I suppose I'll cross that bridge if and when and when and when I have to.</p><p>I like the idea of regular + irregular drug testing for your son.</p><p>Love the idea of him seeing a therapist and being productive in some way, shape or form.</p><p>Maybe he could work 3 or 4 days a week. Have one full day off for therapy and time to relax.</p><p>He is unwell mentally. HOpefully, if he has time to relax, but not TOO much time, he can do a little better. Perhaps a part time job in a field he likes would be better. Working at Whole Foods PT? Plus weekly therapy. Some combination that will keep him busy/productive and give him time to process all his issues/needs. Tough calls.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nomad, post: 702688, member: 4152"] We had something happen here on a much smaller scale. Daughter was breaking rules, being impulsive, ungrateful, obnoxious and so forth We presented our daughter with a small compromise on our part, but also set boundaries for her to follow. Hubby and I discussed the real possibility that she would walk away and decided that this would be difficult, but we would live through it. By some miracle, she took the bait and is obeying the boundaries. I'm not sure if it was our attitude (sort of like going in to buy a car and wanting a good discount and being very willing to walk away if you don't get it) What is terribly upsetting, is I know in our case, I never ever ever know how long these "things" will last. A week from now she might become manic and decide not to follow the rules...decide she is a full functioning adult (NOPE) and shouldn't have to live within out boundaries. I suppose I'll cross that bridge if and when and when and when I have to. I like the idea of regular + irregular drug testing for your son. Love the idea of him seeing a therapist and being productive in some way, shape or form. Maybe he could work 3 or 4 days a week. Have one full day off for therapy and time to relax. He is unwell mentally. HOpefully, if he has time to relax, but not TOO much time, he can do a little better. Perhaps a part time job in a field he likes would be better. Working at Whole Foods PT? Plus weekly therapy. Some combination that will keep him busy/productive and give him time to process all his issues/needs. Tough calls. [/QUOTE]
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