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Kicked out 18 yr old son today....how did I get here?
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<blockquote data-quote="BloodiedButUnbowed" data-source="post: 733520" data-attributes="member: 13303"><p>Hi there,</p><p></p><p>So sorry for your pain. You did the right thing in kicking him out, as painful as it is. </p><p></p><p>He is still very young and may yet find his way. He was very honest when he admitted that the disappointment of losing his D1/NFL dreams drove him to despair. Sadly, by throwing himself into illegal activities/drug abuse, he is likely ruining any chances he may have to play for a smaller school or community college on scholarship. Many athletes make it to the pros via these less prestigious routes. I am sorry that your son doesn't see that or isn't willing to accept it.</p><p></p><p>Many of the changes you describe can potentially be explained by drug abuse. Quite a few of us here have seen our children turn into strangers for this reason. </p><p></p><p>He will be back, this is not the end. Keep posting. Take care of yourself. Detachment is going to be very important since your options, other than kicking him out which you've done, are limited given he's a a legal adult. </p><p></p><p>And remember, there is still good in him, and you may be one of the lucky parents whose kid straightens out sooner than most.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BloodiedButUnbowed, post: 733520, member: 13303"] Hi there, So sorry for your pain. You did the right thing in kicking him out, as painful as it is. He is still very young and may yet find his way. He was very honest when he admitted that the disappointment of losing his D1/NFL dreams drove him to despair. Sadly, by throwing himself into illegal activities/drug abuse, he is likely ruining any chances he may have to play for a smaller school or community college on scholarship. Many athletes make it to the pros via these less prestigious routes. I am sorry that your son doesn't see that or isn't willing to accept it. Many of the changes you describe can potentially be explained by drug abuse. Quite a few of us here have seen our children turn into strangers for this reason. He will be back, this is not the end. Keep posting. Take care of yourself. Detachment is going to be very important since your options, other than kicking him out which you've done, are limited given he's a a legal adult. And remember, there is still good in him, and you may be one of the lucky parents whose kid straightens out sooner than most. [/QUOTE]
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