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<blockquote data-quote="cfa3" data-source="post: 517650" data-attributes="member: 6817"><p>I have had to call the police on my son 3 times total. I save the calls for emergencies because as others have said, you should be cautious not to abuse the police or get a "bad" name for yourself with them. Also, do you think that your child's behavior is under his control such that a deterrent like calling the cops will work? That is I think something to consider. When I call, I call 911 and here we have crisis trained officers, and I ask for one. They then will come and usually take my son to ER for evaluation or directly to crisis unit for kids. </p><p></p><p>I would just think about whether or not there is a less intense aversive you can use. What about loss of a privelege he really cares about? I do get the relief that it bring to do something to relieve the situation, but just be cautious to not abuse it. Also, what if you called and the officer decided to arrest your child for assault? Would that be ok with you? Something else to consider. </p><p></p><p>Knowing how you feel and wishing you all the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cfa3, post: 517650, member: 6817"] I have had to call the police on my son 3 times total. I save the calls for emergencies because as others have said, you should be cautious not to abuse the police or get a "bad" name for yourself with them. Also, do you think that your child's behavior is under his control such that a deterrent like calling the cops will work? That is I think something to consider. When I call, I call 911 and here we have crisis trained officers, and I ask for one. They then will come and usually take my son to ER for evaluation or directly to crisis unit for kids. I would just think about whether or not there is a less intense aversive you can use. What about loss of a privelege he really cares about? I do get the relief that it bring to do something to relieve the situation, but just be cautious to not abuse it. Also, what if you called and the officer decided to arrest your child for assault? Would that be ok with you? Something else to consider. Knowing how you feel and wishing you all the best. [/QUOTE]
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