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<blockquote data-quote="toughlovin" data-source="post: 635136" data-attributes="member: 15801"><p>I have been in a very similar situation with my son several times. We had to kick our son out when he was 18 and he is now almost 23. We have been up and down and all around with all sorts of things. He literally lived on the streets for 4 months in the middle of winter 2 years ago. </p><p>I know it is awful, mostly for you. Believe it or not they find ways to survive, there are programs out there for homeless youth and they learn from each other.</p><p></p><p>So here is my advice. First yes find a parents group, alanon has been one that really helped me. Two keep in touch with your son if you can. Do not invite him to come home, because he should not live at home if he cant follow your rules.... but dont wait for him to contact you because his pride may keep him from doing so. So text him here and there (but not all the time) just to let him know you care. That way when he needs you he will contact you.</p><p></p><p>That is what we have done with my son.....and what happened is that when he got in trouble (several times) he called us. When he got sick and tired of being on the streets and was ready to come in from the cold he would agree to treatment and we would help him get treatment.</p><p></p><p>Definitely dont let him come home and not follow your rules. That doesnt work for you or for him, and in my opinion just reinforces the idea that he doesnt have to obey the rules... which is not the way soceity works.</p><p></p><p>TL</p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent using ConductDisorders mobile app</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="toughlovin, post: 635136, member: 15801"] I have been in a very similar situation with my son several times. We had to kick our son out when he was 18 and he is now almost 23. We have been up and down and all around with all sorts of things. He literally lived on the streets for 4 months in the middle of winter 2 years ago. I know it is awful, mostly for you. Believe it or not they find ways to survive, there are programs out there for homeless youth and they learn from each other. So here is my advice. First yes find a parents group, alanon has been one that really helped me. Two keep in touch with your son if you can. Do not invite him to come home, because he should not live at home if he cant follow your rules.... but dont wait for him to contact you because his pride may keep him from doing so. So text him here and there (but not all the time) just to let him know you care. That way when he needs you he will contact you. That is what we have done with my son.....and what happened is that when he got in trouble (several times) he called us. When he got sick and tired of being on the streets and was ready to come in from the cold he would agree to treatment and we would help him get treatment. Definitely dont let him come home and not follow your rules. That doesnt work for you or for him, and in my opinion just reinforces the idea that he doesnt have to obey the rules... which is not the way soceity works. TL Sent using ConductDisorders mobile app [/QUOTE]
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