he got 12 mo probation which is longer than i expected. But I'm happy, this seems like it will really be a help to me. He has a 6 pm curfew, has to take down his facebook and can't have any matches, knives, lighters and has to do outpatient drug treatment and anger mgmt classes. And best of all; I think all i have to do is call up and report any violations and he is thrown back in juvie! He is happy to be off home supervision.
took difficult child to court today
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Calamity Jane
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Excellent outcome.
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AmericanGirl
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Sounds like progress. I know 12 months is a long time but maybe the time will help him to make lasting changes.
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Signorina
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Sounds really hopeful and it takes the heat off of you!
I hope this is a turning point.
I hope this is a turning point.
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AmericanGirl
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Why not just make him come back at 545 from now on?
Change the definition of "be home"... as in, he has to be home with enough time to spare to put his gear away (skateboard, bike, ball glove, whatever...) BEFORE the deadline. Walking in the door at 6:00 doesn't count, in my books. Walking in consistently at 5:57 AND getting stuff away in two minutes flat? Fair, even if its hard on your nerves.
Check HIS watch/cell phone BEFORE he leaves, so you are both on the same "time". It's not fair if his says 5:59 and your says 6:01.
Check HIS watch/cell phone BEFORE he leaves, so you are both on the same "time". It's not fair if his says 5:59 and your says 6:01.
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Signorina
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With all of my kids-be home "BEFORE" midnight had a much more timely result than be home "AT" midnight.
Sounds silly but saying "before xxx" worked like a charm.
Sounds silly but saying "before xxx" worked like a charm.
