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16 yr old very upset over text messages from dad

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ginandtonicpleasee · 10/09/2015 11:31

Ds is being accused of being an alcoholic by his dad. He lives with me and has cut out most contact with him dad over issues with him. However, Ds was out with friends yesterday, a good friend of mine picked him up and said that he was very upset and her daughter(also 16 and a good friend) was worried about him. His dad was texting him all evening, accusing him of having a drink problem and needing help. Son was in tears apparently.. And ended up drinking because of it :-(
I have tried to discuss things with ex but he is completely unreasonable. How do I support my son.. Who has held down a job all summer, helps me and my partner whenever we ask and looks after his gm(my mom) and just hangs out with his friends in town occasionally.

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Clare1971 · 22/09/2015 22:42

Bit late but wanted to say your DS sounds lovely OP, and I can only assume none of the posters above have actual teenagers living with them.

Heyho111 · 27/09/2015 23:52

Can you buy a cheap phone and swap the sims. Your S uses old phone / new sim as his every day phone. Do not give new number to his dad.
Dad can only contact him on the new phone / old sim and this phone is left at home and is only looked at when you're with him.

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