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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 626749" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>It's actually a good sign that he is following the rules, whether or not he likes him. At least *I* see this as a good sign in his personality. To me that means he is not a rebel just for the sake of thumbing his nose at society, which is a REALLY good sign. At 17, he could tell you what to do with your rules and just disobey them, but he's not. My daughter went through her teenage years during drugs and she sold them too. It goes with the territory. But she did quit. She wasn't rebellious, really, just mainly was shy and wanted to fit in and, sadly, drug use is one way to find "friends" (quote unquote).</p><p></p><p>At some point in time, your son will not listen to such strict rules. He is going to be eighteen and then he can legally do what he wants. There is sadly no way we, as loving parents, can keep our kids locked indoors. We have no control over what they do when they turn eighteen UNLESS they are willing to let us help them. Maybe your son will? I hope so!</p><p></p><p>At some point, even if they have done scary things we have no choice but to let them go because they can legally go on their own at eighteen and then it is all up to them. Sounds like your kiddo is doing really well.</p><p></p><p>I think all of us who have had kids or have kids who dabbled or immersed themselves in drugs are scared for a long time. You are far from alone in your fear.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 626749, member: 1550"] It's actually a good sign that he is following the rules, whether or not he likes him. At least *I* see this as a good sign in his personality. To me that means he is not a rebel just for the sake of thumbing his nose at society, which is a REALLY good sign. At 17, he could tell you what to do with your rules and just disobey them, but he's not. My daughter went through her teenage years during drugs and she sold them too. It goes with the territory. But she did quit. She wasn't rebellious, really, just mainly was shy and wanted to fit in and, sadly, drug use is one way to find "friends" (quote unquote). At some point in time, your son will not listen to such strict rules. He is going to be eighteen and then he can legally do what he wants. There is sadly no way we, as loving parents, can keep our kids locked indoors. We have no control over what they do when they turn eighteen UNLESS they are willing to let us help them. Maybe your son will? I hope so! At some point, even if they have done scary things we have no choice but to let them go because they can legally go on their own at eighteen and then it is all up to them. Sounds like your kiddo is doing really well. I think all of us who have had kids or have kids who dabbled or immersed themselves in drugs are scared for a long time. You are far from alone in your fear. [/QUOTE]
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