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<blockquote data-quote="Cor" data-source="post: 735542" data-attributes="member: 22294"><p>Hey Everyone! So I'm not sure how to do an update, but this is my attempt lol - So it's been almost a year since I posted and just wanted to share that my now 16 yr old son is doing a lot better nowadays! He went through his court process, which he was referred to great program called got2change. It really helped him grow up and realize it was time to smarten up. He was also placed on a court curfew of 8pm, but because he wasnt paying attention, I told him 6pm and he abided fully. Also, with all his truancies, it was going to head to court with me as the parent getting a fine...but, I spoke up to the school board counsellor and begged for a different route. It was so clear to me my son was just not cut out for a large, mainstream high school and would (hopefully) better thrive in an alternative type setting. Thankfully I was heard and we got him into the Supervised Alternative Learning program... This allowed him to be able to pursue getting a job while going to school 2days a week. This was an answer to my prayers. He ended up going to a pre-employment program that also helped him learn and grow and land him a job working at a mechanic place. He's been there almost 6 months now and doing great. Never complains about going to work. No issues or complaints about going to school anymore either. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> He is still smoking cigs and weed, but other than that he is handling his responsibilities, showing more respect and caring about himself and others again. I've had a hard time accepting that he chooses to smoke, but he is growing up and I am learning that it's time for me to allow him to make his own decisions...also, baby steps. He no longer steals or skips school, has become more responsible and takes accountability for his actions which I am thankful for. He's come a long way this year, we've been through so much but we managed to get through the toughest patch of our lives yet. Sending love to you all. Being a parent is the most rewarding and yet toughest journey of our lives. XO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cor, post: 735542, member: 22294"] Hey Everyone! So I'm not sure how to do an update, but this is my attempt lol - So it's been almost a year since I posted and just wanted to share that my now 16 yr old son is doing a lot better nowadays! He went through his court process, which he was referred to great program called got2change. It really helped him grow up and realize it was time to smarten up. He was also placed on a court curfew of 8pm, but because he wasnt paying attention, I told him 6pm and he abided fully. Also, with all his truancies, it was going to head to court with me as the parent getting a fine...but, I spoke up to the school board counsellor and begged for a different route. It was so clear to me my son was just not cut out for a large, mainstream high school and would (hopefully) better thrive in an alternative type setting. Thankfully I was heard and we got him into the Supervised Alternative Learning program... This allowed him to be able to pursue getting a job while going to school 2days a week. This was an answer to my prayers. He ended up going to a pre-employment program that also helped him learn and grow and land him a job working at a mechanic place. He's been there almost 6 months now and doing great. Never complains about going to work. No issues or complaints about going to school anymore either. :) He is still smoking cigs and weed, but other than that he is handling his responsibilities, showing more respect and caring about himself and others again. I've had a hard time accepting that he chooses to smoke, but he is growing up and I am learning that it's time for me to allow him to make his own decisions...also, baby steps. He no longer steals or skips school, has become more responsible and takes accountability for his actions which I am thankful for. He's come a long way this year, we've been through so much but we managed to get through the toughest patch of our lives yet. Sending love to you all. Being a parent is the most rewarding and yet toughest journey of our lives. XO [/QUOTE]
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