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Motivating pot addicted 18yr old son to get & hold a job + care about future
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<blockquote data-quote="ksm" data-source="post: 750523" data-attributes="member: 12511"><p>What if your son doesn't ask to come home? I think you need to let him know that you are done financially including paying for the phone. Let him know you love and care for him, but he has to learn to support himself. If pot is illegal in your state, and you don't want it in your home, call the police if you find it or paraphernalia on your property. </p><p></p><p>Kids are very adaptive. They will find free wifi from McDonald's or at friends houses. They can use messenger and free texting apps. You might make a list of community services and shelters.</p><p></p><p>We have tried to do the rules...but it just drives you crazy and makes you police their behaviors. I would buy drug testing kits. Follow my child like a detective. It didn't work for us.</p><p></p><p>Please find a support group like Al-Anon or Nar-Anon and attend weekly meetings. </p><p></p><p>In the Parent Emeritus forum is a wonderful article on detachment. It's always one of the top four things you can read at the top of the page. Read it often.</p><p></p><p>Your wife and stepson deserve a quiet home without the drama. </p><p></p><p>Good luck! Ksm</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ksm, post: 750523, member: 12511"] What if your son doesn't ask to come home? I think you need to let him know that you are done financially including paying for the phone. Let him know you love and care for him, but he has to learn to support himself. If pot is illegal in your state, and you don't want it in your home, call the police if you find it or paraphernalia on your property. Kids are very adaptive. They will find free wifi from McDonald's or at friends houses. They can use messenger and free texting apps. You might make a list of community services and shelters. We have tried to do the rules...but it just drives you crazy and makes you police their behaviors. I would buy drug testing kits. Follow my child like a detective. It didn't work for us. Please find a support group like Al-Anon or Nar-Anon and attend weekly meetings. In the Parent Emeritus forum is a wonderful article on detachment. It's always one of the top four things you can read at the top of the page. Read it often. Your wife and stepson deserve a quiet home without the drama. Good luck! Ksm [/QUOTE]
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