DS is 18 and is on a slow decline in that he is caring less and less about is studies, is smoking more and more weed and hanging out with people who also have little ambition. Anything we say makes no difference. Articles in the paper shown to him by us about the harms of skunk are met with scorn and suspicion.
AIBU To think all I can do is stay calm, model good behaviour, and pick up the pieces eventually ?
FWIW in years past we have sent him to drug counsellors, had him assessed for depression by a psychiatrist, spoken to teachers, imposed curfews, removed pocket money etc . Nothing ever seems to make any difference.
It all feels so hopeless and unfair when you are the parent.
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To think you can't stop a teen from making poor choices
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Claybury · 27/11/2015 14:46
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