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This top quote is from a ways back. I want to challenge it. I see letting somebody have responsibility for their own life, and the...

Hi Waiting, Something that helped me when my son was addicted and acting out was to ask myself-"what would you do if a stranger/friend...

Sorry to hear that nothing has changed. I agree with Busy. No good will come from letting him come back home. You will have "maybe" a...

Zopdrop, Was re-reading your post and wanted to check in on you to see how you are doing. When I read your post I see that you are...

I had a bad fall and am out of it—but want to say this. I don’t recall if your son has adhd. There is a related vulnerability called...

Maybe this summer he could volunteer at the animal shelter for two reasons. First, it woukw help him see how much trouble it is to clean...

How to stop yelling at your kids - Psyche You can’t control your child’s emotions, but by questioning your assumptions and expectations...

Thanks for reaching out BusynMember... "How did you see your son going through dumpsters?" I live 10 miles out of the "city". I was...

Dear Jamrobic, What a good aunt you are to help your sister. When I was coping with my son's encopresis, it was him and me (and my husband)...

I'm so sorry. I've never dealt with encopresis, so I have no advice. Just hugs. Maybe some other parents will respond soon. Ksm

I'm so sorry. I think I would move and leave no forwarding address...

Waiting...You are like most of us here who want to soak up a moment of being treated as we should. How we settle for simply being...

Zopdrop, Was re-reading your post and wanted to check in on you to see how you are doing. When I read your post I see that you are...

Ohhh! Haha - Yes in a way they are I think. It's that internet generation that has 'baby boomers' for parents, who wanted them to have...

The kids here...hehe.