You are doing great, hearthope.
Recognizing that it is the child who needs to take responsibility for his or her own situation is a really big step for any parent.
What we finally told our difficult child (at thirty-one!) is that, while we might not be able to stop him, we were not going to stand there and watch him self destruct.
We told him time and again, that he was raised better than to do what he was doing.
This is very important, hearthope.
They like to berate the parents for where their own choices have brought them.
But if you really look at the situation?
Your son WAS raised better than to do what he has done.
Keep telling him that until he believes it.
Sorry I am on my soapbox again this morning. :whistle:
Barbara
