He just turned 18. He graduated from military school (was being horrible) in Dec and was doing pretty well for a while. He wanted to join the military or learn a trade. Now he has a friend that he plans to move out with. They say they’re moving across the country to be the next Nirvana. My son is getting his license and buying a car but the friend hasn’t graduated from high school, has no driver’s license and no money. How will they do it? Here’s the kicker: the friend’s dad is a loser who lost his license on DUIs because he’s an alcoholic and he said he’ll pay the way if he can go along (he’s 60). My son is a wild child if he’s around wild people-drinking, getting high. I’ve tried talking sensibly, tried to tell him the pitfalls but I don’t know what else to do. The only thing I can think of is to not take him driving and let him fail his driver’s test. I’m afraid he’ll be needing big time rehab in 6 months being around an old guy who doesn’t care about anything. What can I do? HELP!
Both good answers. But the winner is the first answerer. You are right, time to chill, let go, and be there for support. Thanks