lynn
10-24-2005, 12:28 PM
I have read your book regarding Crazy Teens and learned a tremendous amount. How do you know if you have gone too far or is there a point of no return between a parent and their teen. I had to ask my son to leave as calmly as possible before I said things I didn't mean for not coming home all night. (the 3rd occurrence) We established a set of guidelines he is expected to follow and sometimes he doesn't. He is defiant..a good kid but can be so defiant. He has no idea how scared I get when he doesn't come home all night and won't answer his cell phone. I know he has experimented with drinking and does smoke cigerettes but to my knowledge is not currenlty doing any drugs. I get so furstrated as I love him so much but I cannot seem to connect with him anymore. I want to be in his life. His father isn't a role model he will do anything to be his friend. I am fighting a uphill battle always tyring to un-do what his dad chooses to ignore. I don't understand why my son doesn't stand by my side when I have always been there for him and yet he runs to his father who doens't participate in his life or financially support him. I am so confused and have been trying very hard to practice some of the suggestions in your book as they really hit home. I don't ever want to give up on my son but I am so discouraged that he doesn't even want to talk to me.