Hi there, first time here and I’m hoping some of you could give me your thoughts and suggestions on my dilemma.
So I have a 16 year old son, going on 17 soon, who at most times is a very loving and good boy. He helps around the house, gets on with his home work and generally spends family time together as well as spending time online with friends. The dilemma I have is during this lockdown I have stressed to him he can’t meet up with his friends or girlfriend as it’s too risky. He understands this very well. But today I found out that while out on his bike getting his exercise he has met up with about 8 of his friends and had been gone for hours. He has done this a few times and told me that he’s by himself. I’m quite a suspicious character and some how don’t think he’s telling the truth.
But what do I do? I was livid when I found out...I haven’t confronted him yet as I want to calm down...I was a angry at the other parents allowing their kids to be doing this but then realised they probablly don’t know, all bar one who, according to my son when he said when he came in that he had seen X y and z and their mum is ok with him seeing his friend cuz they know they won’t catch anything from him! I’m mean WTAF. I told my son that it’s not ok that’s putting others at risk. Anyway I was annoyed I was going to post something on Facebook so they could all see it, saying that I was feeling really disappointed and upset with certain friends, allowing their kids out to meet up with others, but thought I’m I being unreasonable? I’m on my own with 3kids and want to keep us all safe, if I get it who’s going to look after them.