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[quote=Anonymous]This forum should be a place where a parent can let it all out, and find support. Maybe it’s the only place the OP feels like he or she can be so open.

Often in this area, and not just here, parents of struggling kids are isolated. They’re reluctant to share anything with their friends, both to protect their child’s privacy and because they may feel guilt, shame, hopelessness - lots of things. It’s really hard to connect with friends when their kids are getting into Brown early decision and your kid is struggling to graduate from high school.

The pandemic interrupted normal development for many teens, especially in places like DC, where schools were closed for so long. It is tremendously unhealthy for kids, especially teenagers, to be shut in their rooms “learning” on screens. They’re supposed to be in school, out on the world, among their peers and other adults. Even privileged kids really suffered from that experience.

OP, I have no real advice for you, only empathy and a hope that you will take care of yourself and not just your family. A couple of people have shared hopeful stories and I do think everyone finds their own path sooner or later. They just have to stay safe, stay away from drugs and alcohol, and let their brains mature. Best of luck to your child and family. [/quote]

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