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What do you wish you had said to your child about drugs?
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<blockquote data-quote="pigless in VA" data-source="post: 679780" data-attributes="member: 11832"><p>I've got that one covered now, at least, DM. </p><p></p><p>I have the same kinds of conversations with Ferb that you have had with your youngest. Both kids know that their father's marijuana use knocked his mind out of the ballpark. I plan to have more conversations about his other drug use. These are the conversations that my husband was supposed to be having with them, and it makes me super angry that I'm the one left taking charge of it. Sadly, he and his brother are probably the best at being the ultimate bad examples for the kids. Two serious addicts, two suicides. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I've had that conversation about the drinking, but I didn't think to say it about other drug use. Excellent idea. </p><p></p><p>I told Ferb about the time I went to a frat party sober. That was a huge learning experience for me. </p><p></p><p>Insane, I wish Ferb had an interest. He lackadaisically plays guitar. His whole being is wrapped up in gaming which is just as addicting as any drug. At present, he is not gaming and the X-box is unavailable. He is working with a counselor, but Ferb wants that game system back. School and work are his life right now. </p><p></p><p>That's where I've made my biggest mistake. I allowed Ferb to begin gaming at too young an age. I allowed him to spend the majority of his time on gaming. If I had pushed him to compete in a sport, maybe he would have another, healthier interest. I didn't have time to worry about what was happening to my son when my husband went crazy. All my focus was on getting my husband help.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pigless in VA, post: 679780, member: 11832"] I've got that one covered now, at least, DM. I have the same kinds of conversations with Ferb that you have had with your youngest. Both kids know that their father's marijuana use knocked his mind out of the ballpark. I plan to have more conversations about his other drug use. These are the conversations that my husband was supposed to be having with them, and it makes me super angry that I'm the one left taking charge of it. Sadly, he and his brother are probably the best at being the ultimate bad examples for the kids. Two serious addicts, two suicides. I've had that conversation about the drinking, but I didn't think to say it about other drug use. Excellent idea. I told Ferb about the time I went to a frat party sober. That was a huge learning experience for me. Insane, I wish Ferb had an interest. He lackadaisically plays guitar. His whole being is wrapped up in gaming which is just as addicting as any drug. At present, he is not gaming and the X-box is unavailable. He is working with a counselor, but Ferb wants that game system back. School and work are his life right now. That's where I've made my biggest mistake. I allowed Ferb to begin gaming at too young an age. I allowed him to spend the majority of his time on gaming. If I had pushed him to compete in a sport, maybe he would have another, healthier interest. I didn't have time to worry about what was happening to my son when my husband went crazy. All my focus was on getting my husband help. [/QUOTE]
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