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<blockquote data-quote="Copabanana" data-source="post: 666345" data-attributes="member: 18958"><p>My son has used marijuana to excess. And there have been numerous smashed and thrown phones.</p><p></p><p>I think in the case of my son he is sensitive to the idea that there could be surveillance. And he throws the phone when a message pops up that that he views as suspicious.</p><p></p><p>I despair because he has of late come under the influence of conspiracy theories.</p><p></p><p>While my son is firmly tethered to reality, I do wonder sometimes...and worry.</p><p></p><p>The marijuana where I live is very, very potent. Honestly, I do not know what to make of it at all. Because while society is making this drug more and more innocuous, I think there is a sense of unreality of how damaging it may be.</p><p></p><p>Might you want to lock up your money and valuables for a start? With my own son, I did not give him money if I thought he would use it for drugs.</p><p></p><p>While you may be mandated to provide for your son until he is legally of age, you need provide only the basics. While your son is still subject to your authority legally you do have a lever through which to influence him.</p><p></p><p>It is concerning that your son has not enrolled in the plumbing course. Equally concerning is the fact that he has been as-if expelled from school.</p><p></p><p>Nobody here knows your child and therefore, can speak to specific alternatives or actions. In our case, it was determined that my son is mentally ill. He is 26 now. He is living independently and working. He is thinking about going back to college. He says marijuana is no longer a priority.</p><p></p><p>Thinks began to change when I insisted he needed to be on his own. If he would not live by my rules, he could make his own choices, and suffer the consequences of his decisions. Out of my house. I had stepped out of the way.</p><p></p><p>In the USA there exists a legal mechanism whereby young people can emancipate legally beginning at age 16. I am somebody who feels that if a young person does not want to submit to rules and authority at home, they need to think about being independent and providing for themselves. Perhaps the idea of being independent might appeal to your son. (If he is dealing with other issues, such as addiction or mental illness, obviously this might not be a good choice.)</p><p></p><p>You are not alone. I am glad you have found us. Keep posting. Do not despair. </p><p></p><p>There are young people who are stubborn and slow learners because they want to do everything their own way, and make their own mistakes.</p><p></p><p>This does not have to turn out all that bad. They eventually learn. At their own pace. They can become independent, confident and productive people. The thing is, we need to learn how to survive this as parents.</p><p></p><p>Take care.</p><p></p><p>COPA</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Copabanana, post: 666345, member: 18958"] My son has used marijuana to excess. And there have been numerous smashed and thrown phones. I think in the case of my son he is sensitive to the idea that there could be surveillance. And he throws the phone when a message pops up that that he views as suspicious. I despair because he has of late come under the influence of conspiracy theories. While my son is firmly tethered to reality, I do wonder sometimes...and worry. The marijuana where I live is very, very potent. Honestly, I do not know what to make of it at all. Because while society is making this drug more and more innocuous, I think there is a sense of unreality of how damaging it may be. Might you want to lock up your money and valuables for a start? With my own son, I did not give him money if I thought he would use it for drugs. While you may be mandated to provide for your son until he is legally of age, you need provide only the basics. While your son is still subject to your authority legally you do have a lever through which to influence him. It is concerning that your son has not enrolled in the plumbing course. Equally concerning is the fact that he has been as-if expelled from school. Nobody here knows your child and therefore, can speak to specific alternatives or actions. In our case, it was determined that my son is mentally ill. He is 26 now. He is living independently and working. He is thinking about going back to college. He says marijuana is no longer a priority. Thinks began to change when I insisted he needed to be on his own. If he would not live by my rules, he could make his own choices, and suffer the consequences of his decisions. Out of my house. I had stepped out of the way. In the USA there exists a legal mechanism whereby young people can emancipate legally beginning at age 16. I am somebody who feels that if a young person does not want to submit to rules and authority at home, they need to think about being independent and providing for themselves. Perhaps the idea of being independent might appeal to your son. (If he is dealing with other issues, such as addiction or mental illness, obviously this might not be a good choice.) You are not alone. I am glad you have found us. Keep posting. Do not despair. There are young people who are stubborn and slow learners because they want to do everything their own way, and make their own mistakes. This does not have to turn out all that bad. They eventually learn. At their own pace. They can become independent, confident and productive people. The thing is, we need to learn how to survive this as parents. Take care. COPA [/QUOTE]
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