More than 15 years of CASA* research on teens and substance abuse finds that a child who gets through age 21 without smoking, using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol is virtually certain never to do so and that the greatest influence on teens is parents. Over those years, from thousands of emails, letters and calls from concerned parents like you, we've become convinced that you do not appreciate the power you have to raise healthy, drug free kids and how best to exercise that power. So we're writing a new book, Parent Power, to help you.
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According to CASA’s annual National Survey of American Attitudes on Substance Abuse, more than two out of five teens surveyed can buy marijuana within a day.
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I would talk directly with my child. I would confiscate the contraband and, after discussion, ask the child to destroy it.
We confronted him and the person who supplied the alcohol. Talked about the impacts of using alcohol. Talked about the impacts of supplying alcohol to a minor. Grounded him and are keeping a close eye on him.
We destroyed it and waited for them to ask about it and told them what we had done.
My child now 17 has been using illegal drugs and drinking since he was 11. Nothing we have done has stopped his behavior. He has been talked to, grounded, had treatment, and everyting else I can think of. He is now stealing from us and continuing to use. He is a very poor influence on his younger brothers. I’m waiting until he is 18 in a month to kick him out of the house. What else can I do?
I would have a heart to heart talk with him. I would also spend more time with him, show him that I love him more than his peers do.
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karen
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i believe the best thing here is to confront the kid so get to know if they actually have a problem or its just currently an experiment!
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Firstly I believe that parents role in children behavior plays a crucial role. Most of the teenagers started to take cocaine or alcohol because of their family disputes. Family environment is required in flourishing right attitude and optimism in children.
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Found pot and a pipe - bought and read some books regarding teenagers - she was away at the time - at first I was pissed but hard to stay that way when I used at her age and more - — but my parents were mia, actually move to mexico when i was in high school…
not too sure how stern to be with her - thinking we will be rather lax… supervising her social / school life and not really trying to punish her - ….any thoughts?
It really depends on the situation. regularly smoking? Where at? If he was at our home or the home of someone else, i would ask him to respect us enough to not endanger us with potential law issues. If he was out in public, I would ask him to respect himself enough to be careful.
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Linc
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We’re betting it wouldn’t be in their rooms in the first place because we monitor rooms pretty closely, and they know this. But if found somewhere else on our property we would immediately find out how they acquired it since they are both under age and cannot acquire it legally. This situation would be vigorously pursued.
Your blog is interesting!
Keep up the good work!