My oldest is 14 so I am just beginning this journey. I talk and talk and talk and talk... I find it keeps me informed with his responses. As for parties, that issue has already come up and I was SHOCKED that many of the parties “allow” alcohol” by the parents (or they pretend to ignore it if it shows up). One of my proudest moments recently was when he decided NOT to go to three party invites over the Thanksgiving holiday. He found out there would be alcohol/pot and chose to stay home. I hope he stays this clear and mature.
” He found out there would be alcohol/pot and chose to stay home. I hope he stays this clear and mature.”
He’ll probably smoke pot. The question is does he have a propensity to continue? Sounds like you have a good kid.
I found that there were lots of parents who thought “not my child”, they never saw it coming. I also thought, “Why not my child” and kept in tune to what was going on and TRIED to head things off at the pass.