Children exposed to ecstacy by ex-partner.

[CaraLouise123]

My ex-partner recently took our 2 children to a camping party for one night. It was the birthday of a friend of his girlfriends. Our children are 10 and 12. On returning home to me, my 12 year old told me that whilst on the trip, his girlfriend lost a packet and people were frantically searching for it. He said to his father 'dad, what is it, it is obviously drugs'. His father then told him it was ecstacy. My son was extremely upset. His father then said to my son that he could show him websites where it says it is a good thing to take ecstasy. He also smokes cannabis in front of the children.
Has anyone had any similar experiences? I have spoken to my ex and he was very flippant and did not seem to think this a serious matter. I am not sure if I should contact social services. Does anyone know how they would deal with this kind of incident? I would appreciate any thoughts and information. Thank you.

it is hearsay isnt it? your sond saying your dad has said xxxxx.

the fact his dad had said something about ecstasy isn't the same as giving it to him.

he hasn't been directly exposed to ecstacy tablet.

just keep telling your dc your views on drugs and make sure they know they can tell you anything without getting into trouble themselves.

get advice from www.talktofrank.com/

clearly ecstasy is illegal but you don't have enough evidence really to call police and report them - or do you?

www.talktofrank.com/drug/ecstasy just inform your dc so they know what is what.

I'm fuming for you OP. I would be furious if someone had been taking drugs while DS was in their care no matter how old DS is/was.

My siblings and their friends have had a great time taking drugs recreationally but I've always avoided it. My stance is that it's all good fun until someone dies - and that is the realistic situation - you can die.

Weed, though it shouldn't be a lifestyle choice to still be smoking it when you have children around, IMO is a much safer drug to experiment with.

Good opportunity to talk about peer pressure and being able to say NO.

Start keeping a diary of event like this. Email or in another written way communicate with your Ex that you do not approve of him or others using drugs around your children/while they are in their care.
Talk to your DC about the use of drugs Frank might be somewhere to start but there is plenty of other information.
Tell your son that he can speak to a teacher (PSE?) or counsellor at his school if he is concerned.
And discuss what both the DC should do if they ever feel unsafe/unhappy whilst with their Dad. And make sure they have mobile phones and know how to use a public phone to make a reverse charges call.