DS4 is 17 and for several years, since earning money for a paper round, he has been spending most of his money on chocolate and fizzy drinks - I mean bags full! He has even stolen money from us, though not recently. He has AS exams in a few weeks but there is not much evidence of revision - he doesn't listen or act on any advice given by us or his older brothers. He has caused many rows over the years and a big rift last year when he stole photos and undies(!) from my oldest son's girlfriend. I restrict his access to money and have made sure he puts money away for uni. But anything else he does not budget. He drew money out on Friday supposedly for a night out (the first!) and a fathers day present. It has all gone on chocs and fizzy drinks - I found the evidence today. Am I being to harsh? Should I just let him spend his money how he likes - after all he is earning it. But then how would he be able to copy with a unit loan? I have visions of it all going within a couple of weeks and as we are both retired/redundant we would not be able to help out. Sorry this seems really garbled - just wrote it as I thought it!
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