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[quote=Anonymous]Pot makes kids so lazy and derails them from having goals in life.

OP I hope that while he's still at home you are NOT paying for anything. No phone, no car, no spending money, etc. You know he's not saving his money, he's using it for weed and probably to treat his buddies.

Before our son was 18 we dealt with  him and weed usage (since 16). We tracked him, took it from the house, grounded him, had talks with him, etc. He always said we were exaggerating things and overreacting.

He knew that once he turned 18 it would be "out the door", (no car, no phone, no money, no home) or simply respect the home and follow the house rules. He chose to stay home and he's on his 2nd year in College. Grades are good, however, he still knows that all can be gone but it is up to him now.

I know he still uses in College (unfortunately many kids do) but he knows that at home we have rules and boundaries he needs to respect.

I hate to be that parent, however, he was raised in a very loving home and has always had everything he needs. He knows we mean it and he knows not to risk it.

We sent him to a Psychiatrist for evaluation at some point but everything turned out fine. We also tried therapy but that didn't do much.

I do feel for you as a parent, it's been a roller coaster of emotions for us. Lots of sleepless nights, lot's of anxiety for their future... but we know that allowing/enabling would be the worse outcome for all involved. [/quote]

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