Quote From: frosadoWe have an 18 yr old son living with me who has been somewhat of a challenge since 7th grade. He was into drugs, running with the wrong crowd etc., I sent him away to Midwest Academy a High School for troubled teens for help for up to 1 yr. When he came back things were better. He managed to make it through HS just barley. He tried College but withdrew.
Now that he is out of High School he does not have a job and really does not try to find one. He gets up about 12:00 Noon has lunch hangs out with his girl friend, plays his guitar and stays out late just to get up and do it all over again.
I have tried to be tough by taking away his car, cell phone etc,... I tried to ignore the problem, I tried talking with his girl friend nothing has worked. I think he is still smoking pot and depressed. He is almost 19 yrs old and I want just to kick him out of my house. What can I do to get this kid motivated to work or start college or both?
Need advice.in Omaha.
Please reply.
Ed
it is called tough love. Get a job young man., if a man doesn't work he doesn't get to eat "that is bible." when you leave home going to work he need to be leaving with you looking for work and you should give him a deadline. he needs to also enjoy public transpotrtation doesn't sound like he can afford gas;and consider using pay phones.
i know it ain't easy but it works........my dad did it with 12 children we learned the hard way. my heart really goes out to you and you will be in my prayers as well as your son. It is up to you when this madness stops you will surely be helping your child and he will appriciate you for it later.
carefully submited
LT
