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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 106845" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Your fears are real. However, he has to be able to grow and make his own choices. He can't do that unless you let him go. As hard as it is, our job is to let them grow up. Sometimes we're lucky and they grow into wonderful adults. Sometimes not. </p><p></p><p>You've already experienced a horrid nightmare -- your son in handcuffs. Sadly, this isn't the worst nightmare there is. There is visiting your child in prison. There is knowing the actions of your child did serious or even deadly harm to another. You want to protect yourself from having any of these occur. However, the reality is you can't. If you stop him from living his life, he will end up making even worse mistakes because there will be no opportunity for him to learn.</p><p></p><p>It hasn't been too long since the incident. He certainly deserves a good grounding. So, decide on how long he is grounded and, when it is over, heave a big sigh and let him start being 14 again, which means making stupid mistakes at times. Leave your door open so he can talk to you and guide him the best you can. That is all any of us can do as parents.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 106845, member: 3626"] Your fears are real. However, he has to be able to grow and make his own choices. He can't do that unless you let him go. As hard as it is, our job is to let them grow up. Sometimes we're lucky and they grow into wonderful adults. Sometimes not. You've already experienced a horrid nightmare -- your son in handcuffs. Sadly, this isn't the worst nightmare there is. There is visiting your child in prison. There is knowing the actions of your child did serious or even deadly harm to another. You want to protect yourself from having any of these occur. However, the reality is you can't. If you stop him from living his life, he will end up making even worse mistakes because there will be no opportunity for him to learn. It hasn't been too long since the incident. He certainly deserves a good grounding. So, decide on how long he is grounded and, when it is over, heave a big sigh and let him start being 14 again, which means making stupid mistakes at times. Leave your door open so he can talk to you and guide him the best you can. That is all any of us can do as parents. [/QUOTE]
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