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My 17 yr son is using/dealing marijuana. What else should I do??
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<blockquote data-quote="RN0441" data-source="post: 701855" data-attributes="member: 15032"><p>Welcome JoJo</p><p></p><p>I believe that your home/your rules. My son has been out of control on and off since 15 which started with marijuana but escalated. I smoked it when I was in high school so I'm not totally against it, but I think that some people shouldn't touch it like some should not drink at all - some people have no "off" switch, such as my son. For some it is truly a gateway drug.</p><p></p><p>The biggest problem I see is your son is disrespecting your rules and home and being defiant, which is not that uncommon for some teenagers.</p><p></p><p>It sounds like you are doing all the right things as parents. Most importantly, imposing consequences as a result of bad behavior.</p><p></p><p>I honestly would tell my son that if he were dealing in my home that I would call the police and then I would do it. The police see this type of thing often and sometimes even your son knowing they could be involved may be enough to scare him. You have already have him leave the home and return and that didn't seem to shake him up much.</p><p></p><p>Where did he go when he was out of your house? He probably was couch surfing at friends. Why did you let him come home? He may need to be "out" longer. Are there any other children in your house? If you let him come home based on the fact that he had to follow your rules and he already broke them then obviously he just doesn't get it.</p><p></p><p>What are his plans after graduation? Does he want to attend college? Does he have any goals?</p><p></p><p>There are no easy answers and we all have our own way of dealing with unruly children that soon will be adults. It's a hard road as a parent that is for sure. More will be along to give you their advice and what has worked for them.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RN0441, post: 701855, member: 15032"] Welcome JoJo I believe that your home/your rules. My son has been out of control on and off since 15 which started with marijuana but escalated. I smoked it when I was in high school so I'm not totally against it, but I think that some people shouldn't touch it like some should not drink at all - some people have no "off" switch, such as my son. For some it is truly a gateway drug. The biggest problem I see is your son is disrespecting your rules and home and being defiant, which is not that uncommon for some teenagers. It sounds like you are doing all the right things as parents. Most importantly, imposing consequences as a result of bad behavior. I honestly would tell my son that if he were dealing in my home that I would call the police and then I would do it. The police see this type of thing often and sometimes even your son knowing they could be involved may be enough to scare him. You have already have him leave the home and return and that didn't seem to shake him up much. Where did he go when he was out of your house? He probably was couch surfing at friends. Why did you let him come home? He may need to be "out" longer. Are there any other children in your house? If you let him come home based on the fact that he had to follow your rules and he already broke them then obviously he just doesn't get it. What are his plans after graduation? Does he want to attend college? Does he have any goals? There are no easy answers and we all have our own way of dealing with unruly children that soon will be adults. It's a hard road as a parent that is for sure. More will be along to give you their advice and what has worked for them. [/QUOTE]
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