[Lyrica]

Since I am so new to the board and can only reply I will begin by thanking Cool Guy for leading me to this site and providing so much help. Aqua and all others who are praying and helping by posting flyers, my husband and I can never thank you enough. Prayer is the most important thing. Our son is at a rebellious age. He is instilled with God/family/country values and seems to be striking back as he will not abide by the standards we demand and expect in our home. We do not turn our heads to his drug usage. He is not allowed to just roam. He has an age appropriate curfew. Decent grades and effort in school is required. Disrespect of parents and authority figures will not be tolerated. He seeks the company of kids with parents who really don't seem to give a rat's behind where their kids are and what they're doing. These parents ignore and will not return my calls, do not answer door or say they don't know him when they certainly do. The more I search, the more I discover a large group of American citizens who contribute to the decline of our country by aiding and abetting minors, turning their heads to their own children's activities, and basically just not caring by instilling no values and having the "aw give im a smoke, beer and a girly mag it ain't hurtin' nuthin'" attitude. These people's influence have led him to the conclusion that we are just too strict and oppressive compared to the Jerry Springer lifestyles of the company he seeks. This angers and frightens me. Sorry for the rant. Just wanted to introduce myself and thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Sincerely and God Bless, Lyrica

[Aquamarine]

I understand your feelings on the moral decline of our society, but I am here to tell you that there is hope. There are still good Americans and you will find them here at FreeRepublic. Just read some of their comments on certain subjects here and it will warm your heart and give you renewed hope that you are not alone in trying to be virtuous parent to your son.
In time he will come to appreciate you. I'm very sorry for the pain that you are enduring. I and others here will continue to keep your family in our prayers. May God bless and comfort you.

[Cool Guy]

I thank all of you for your prayers and help. Wanted to bump you and let you know that Lyrica has replied to everyone in posts #78, #81 and #89.

[VRWC_minion]

Parent Support Groups

Kansas

Local Website!

City/Area		Group Name

Kansas City, KS		Kaw Valley TLSPG
	Wednesday 7:00pm	KVC East 759 Vermont

Lenexa		Lenexa
	Monday 7:30pm	Holy Trinity Catholic Church 91st Terrace and Pflumm

Overland Park		Overland Park
	Saturday 10:00am	Overland Park Crossroads Church 106th and Quivira

Overland Park		Unity of Overland Park
	Tuesday 7:00pm	Unity Church of Overland Park 103rd and Antioch

[VRWC_minion]

http://www.toughlove.org/

[amom]

Praying for your son's safe return and your sanity in the meantime. I understand what you say about appearing strict in relation to other parents during these times, amazing isn't it? Sorry you have to go thru this. All too common. *sigh*

[maranatha]

Praying for God to send him help and surround him with protection and bring him home. I have forwarded your post to family in Wichita. From a Texas mother who raised two boys in this culture.

[R2]

If there is a way to communicate with those that do see him, try to get the message to him that you are most concerned about his safety and he can come home any time he wishes. If you can get one person who sees him to act as an intermediary he will know you are concerned and are not gonna whup his behind on sight. Maybe then he will not be careless with his safety.

I know from experience it is a trying time for you right now, but your son is probably more mature than others his age since he believes he can fend for himself. My son came home 9 months after he left home. Our interdiary happened to be several people who would at least talk to us and relay our concern. My son now, 2 years after he left, plans to stay home and follow our rules (the same we had when he left) while he is in college. I believe through his 9 months of struggle, he realized the security and love of his parents was worth more to him than his rebellion.

Good luck, and I'm praying for you and your son. Get a support network, if you don't already- your sanity may be tested in these troubled times.

[VRWC_minion]

My son took similar path about 6 years ago at 14. He ran away, got into drugs seriously, got a girl pregnant, etc. He is now starting find the "right path".

If asked what had the largest effect on him during that period he would tell you it was the change in how his parents handled things and the change was attributable to Tough Love support.

[MeekOneGOP]

We're sure in your corner. You have a good friend in this Cool Guy! ;-)

[b4its2late]

Please keep us up-to-date. Know again that prayers are on their way to the Lord, that He will keep him safe, and allow His Light to lead him out of the darkness that he is currently in.....

[SunTzu2000]

I'll help put out the word.

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