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I am the mother of a 15  yr. old boy who has been stealing underwear since he was about 8 or 9. H'es taken it from his older sister, myself and others. I am so worried that this behavior will escalate. I have done everything! possible. He's been in counseling, he's on medication for bi-polar disorder, He sees his psychiatrist, etc. We are now going thru Community Mental Health and the best they can offer us is "Theraputic" Foster Care! He was already in this kind of care for 6 months and it didn't help. Now they want to do it again. When he comes home for visits, he acts out. It is an impossible situation. My husband (19 yrs.) and I are trying to get him into a residential treatment facility but the state (MI) won't pay for it. I love my son very much and it devestates me to think of him not living a healthy life but I Really worry that he might hurt someone else. My Point? I think it should be easier to access treatment for our young people that are displaying these kind of disorders. I've tried to be pro-active to no avail. I've even asked Dr. Phil for help. Nothing yet. Most of these offenders began devient behavior in adolesence or earlier. We should learn to recognize it then and then treat it. It would save a Ton of money in incarceration costs not to mention the cost to potential victims. My son has never hurt anyone but taking their intimates is an extreme personal violation. We have tried to keep my daughter safe by locking doors etc. He finds a way. I just wish someone could help us help him. Just thought I'd share.

I am the mother of a 15  yr. old boy who has been stealing underwear since he was about 8 or 9. H'es taken it from his older sister, myself and others. I am so worried that this behavior will escalate. I have done everything! possible. He's been in counseling, he's on medication for bi-polar disorder, He sees his psychiatrist, etc. We are now going thru Community Mental Health and the best they can offer us is "Theraputic" Foster Care! He was already in this kind of care for 6 months and it didn't help. Now they want to do it again. When he comes home for visits, he acts out. It is an impossible situation. My husband (19 yrs.) and I are trying to get him into a residential treatment facility but the state (MI) won't pay for it. I love my son very much and it devestates me to think of him not living a healthy life but I Really worry that he might hurt someone else. My Point? I think it should be easier to access treatment for our young people that are displaying these kind of disorders. I've tried to be pro-active to no avail. I've even asked Dr. Phil for help. Nothing yet. Most of these offenders began devient behavior in adolesence or earlier. We should learn to recognize it then and then treat it. It would save a Ton of money in incarceration costs not to mention the cost to potential victims. My son has never hurt anyone but taking their intimates is an extreme personal violation. We have tried to keep my daughter safe by locking doors etc. He finds a way. I just wish someone could help us help him. Just thought I'd share.

I am the mother of a 15  yr. old boy who has been stealing underwear since he was about 8 or 9. H'es taken it from his older sister, myself and others. I am so worried that this behavior will escalate. I have done everything! possible. He's been in counseling, he's on medication for bi-polar disorder, He sees his psychiatrist, etc. We are now going thru Community Mental Health and the best they can offer us is "Theraputic" Foster Care! He was already in this kind of care for 6 months and it didn't help. Now they want to do it again. When he comes home for visits, he acts out. It is an impossible situation. My husband (19 yrs.) and I are trying to get him into a residential treatment facility but the state (MI) won't pay for it. I love my son very much and it devestates me to think of him not living a healthy life but I Really worry that he might hurt someone else. My Point? I think it should be easier to access treatment for our young people that are displaying these kind of disorders. I've tried to be pro-active to no avail. I've even asked Dr. Phil for help. Nothing yet. Most of these offenders began devient behavior in adolesence or earlier. We should learn to recognize it then and then treat it. It would save a Ton of money in incarceration costs not to mention the cost to potential victims. My son has never hurt anyone but taking their intimates is an extreme personal violation. We have tried to keep my daughter safe by locking doors etc. He finds a way. I just wish someone could help us help him. Just thought I'd share.