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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A kid who is doing well in school, participates on sports teams and has a weekend job probably doesn't have drug problem or need drug treatment. Vaping a bit of pot while being highly functional is not a sign of a delinquent or addict.

Should he have been doing it - no. Should there be consequences - yes but in line with the 'crime'.

Expulsion and charges are absolutely ridiculous. A knife in a car in many places is culturally normal and appropriate. I carry a multitool with a good size blade in my car. I use it frequently for a wide range of reasons.[/quote]

A kid with a job, in sports and does well in school can absolutely have a drug problem.  Bottomline is he got caught with drugs.  That is an issue on school policy.  You having a blade in your car, which is not on school grounds, is ok.  On school grounds is not ok.  He knew the rules.  Parents knew the rules.[/quote]

The majority of highly functional kids who smoke pot don't have a drug problem. He could be a rare one but something like 40% of kids smoke pot before graduating high school. They aren't all drug addicts. Regular pot use to the degree that is is problematic typically impacts motivation and engagement.

Yes he broke the rules, no he shouldn't be doing drugs - but the punishment doesn't fit the crime.[/quote]

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