No Questions Asked.
Let it be known to your son that he could find himself at the wrong place at the wrong time. So, you need a plan.
I always feel better if I have a plan. I think you and your son will too. This particular plan may never be used and that will be a good thing. However, the two of you have discussed it and are ready, just in case…
Here is as an example, let’s say your son is invited to a friend’s house or a party where there is alcohol or drugs. Let’s say he knows this in advance or is blindsided when he arrives. Either way, even though he is a very young teenager, we trust that he is sharp enough to realize that he is not in a good place.
The discussed and agreed upon plan is this:
If I find myself in a bad situation, I will make a call to the chosen “No Questions Asked” driver. I will give my location first, then I will request to be picked up as soon as possible. (The chosen driver is probably you, or another family member or could even be an Uber driver.) When my ride arrives, I get in the car. No questions will be asked of me. I know I made the right choice, my chosen driver knows I made the right choice. Life goes on.
There you go. Another lesson for today. Now, go and love your son in your own special way. Some days are long but, trust me, the years will just disappear.
Love,
MarnaKay
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