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Just when I thought he was doing better, 17-year-old difficult child was arrested
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 638071" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Nope. My suggestion is he pays by getting a job (and they let ANYONE pay out fines if they need to) or no car. I'm one tough cookie about that kind of stuff. I'm a real softie about most things, but not when it comes to that kind of garbage and, yes, I have experienced it. It doesn't go over well with me though.</p><p></p><p>Look, you are stronger than you think. Your son doesn't own you and he's not your boss. He's your kid who lives in YOUR home. The way I see it, your home, your rules, including that he has to obey the law and use his brains or he has to plan his new place of residence, that he funds, when he turns eighteen. My daughter was told this. It broke my heart to say it and I cried in private, but I did do it...was it easy? No. Do I think it helped her? Absolutely. Does it work for all kids? No. But it sure makes your own life more peaceful and you matter! More hugs your way. You sounds like such a sweet person.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 638071, member: 1550"] Nope. My suggestion is he pays by getting a job (and they let ANYONE pay out fines if they need to) or no car. I'm one tough cookie about that kind of stuff. I'm a real softie about most things, but not when it comes to that kind of garbage and, yes, I have experienced it. It doesn't go over well with me though. Look, you are stronger than you think. Your son doesn't own you and he's not your boss. He's your kid who lives in YOUR home. The way I see it, your home, your rules, including that he has to obey the law and use his brains or he has to plan his new place of residence, that he funds, when he turns eighteen. My daughter was told this. It broke my heart to say it and I cried in private, but I did do it...was it easy? No. Do I think it helped her? Absolutely. Does it work for all kids? No. But it sure makes your own life more peaceful and you matter! More hugs your way. You sounds like such a sweet person. [/QUOTE]
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