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Q&A 16-year-old son vaping430789 Question:Q. I caught my 16-year-old son vaping. I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects. I found out through r...4/19/2018 1:04:11 PMI caught my 16-year-old son vaping I explained that this is not allowed and discussed the harmful effects I found out through reading his texts that he was doing it again, had 1948https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Rebellious 15-Year-Old Daughter430791 Question: I am a single mom of a 15-year-old girl. I am a police officer and I work nights. I am not with her most nights, but one of my o...9/15/2017 9:15:37 PMI am a single mom of a 15-year-old girl I am a police officer and I work nights I am not with her most nights, but one of my older nieces stays with us so she can be with her 1545https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
What’s an Appropriate Consequence for My 16-Year-Old Smoking Marijuana?431623​​​​​​​​​​​Question:What is an appropriate consequence for catching my 16-year-old son smoking marijuana with his friend? We are an upper-middl...8/25/2018 12:25:16 AMWe are an upper-middle class blended family, and he is our youngest child I think he has smoked marijuana occasionally over the past several months, despite our telling the family 15707https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Sex, Drugs and Teens432909When children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices. In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning...8/25/2018 12:53:58 AMWhen children grow up, they don't always make healthy, wise choices In fact, peer pressure and the desire to fit in, find friends and have meaning in life can lead teenagers down 6708https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Signs Your Teen is Using Marijuana432916Research shows that at least 40 percent of teens ​try marijuana before they graduate from high school. How can you tell if your child is using?8/25/2018 12:54:34 AMThis information is included in our Substance Abuse Guide Click here to see the rest of the guide By Natasha Robinson, Director, Chemical Use Program Research shows that at least 40 3912https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
What to Do if You Suspect Your Child is Abusing Drugs or Alcohol432851So what do you ​do if you think your child is abusing drugs or alcohol? The first thing to try to determine is if there is a pattern of use or whet...8/25/2018 12:58:21 AMThe first thing to try to determine is if there is a pattern of use or whether it's just a one-time occurrence You must understand that experimentation is inevitable and that 1136https://www.parenting.org/article/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Substance Abuse430136Substance abuse can destroy the lives not only of abusers but also families. Even innocent experimentation can lead to serious addiction problems.11/30/2017 4:02:32 PMSigns Your Teen is Using Marijuana Substance abuse can destroy the lives not only of abusers but also families Even innocent experimentation can lead to serious addiction problems 2588https://www.parenting.org/guides/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Teenager Steals Dad’s Prescription Drugs431446 Question: My husband and I recently discovered that our 15 year-old daughter has smoked pot a few times and appears to be exploring drugs....9/15/2017 9:15:42 PMMy husband and I recently discovered that our 15 year-old daughter has smoked pot a few times and appears to be exploring drugs She was sent home from school yesterday for taking 769https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Nine-Year-Old Acts Drunk431288 Question: My husband and I have custody of our four grandchildren, a 16-year-old girl with special needs, a 10-year-old boy with Asperger’...9/15/2017 9:15:34 PMMy husband and I have custody of our four grandchildren, a 16-year-old girl with special needs, a 10-year-old boy with Asperger’s syndrome, a 9- year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl 1015https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx
Two Teenage Boys Messing Around with Drugs430934I have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17. Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs...1/3/2018 6:00:49 PMI have two teenage boys, ages 15 and 17 Both are messing around with all kinds of drugs and have been kicked out of high schools for selling drugs My 15-year-old is on diversion for 1040https://www.parenting.org/questions-and-answers/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspxhtmlFalseaspx