I wanted to add another couple of things. Had to pick up D5 first.
There is another thing I can't avoid. I'm not always around, especially after Frank suggested to get more out of the house. So yesterday I did some GAL and went to the second baseball game in my life. I did have tickets for the whole family but ended up going by myself b/c nobody wanted to join. I came home, W was upset, sS15 punched a big dent into the fridge. Who is going to pay for it? And I wasn't around, nothing I could do to prevent it. And if he is in his room and decides to smash a guitar against the wall I can't do anything either (has happened recently too).
Fortunately (?) Juvenile Detention is only our second choice. He desperately wants to live w/his father. But he doesn't want him. Might not be the best thing either, he is not the best role model, but obviously the one sS15 is using. Dropping out of high school, DUIs, drugs, a job as a part time musician. That's what his son seems to want too.
So we explained the sitch and hope he will agree. If not, the second choice might became reality.
Amy, I really value your input and you gave me hope regarding my W when I was really down. But I'm facing a really difficult battle here. I also tried incentives. Last Friday I asked him if he went to school. He said yes, so I gave him some money to have fun on the weekend. This week I learned he didn't go and has probably used the cash for drugs.
Nothing personal, but I don't like to be told I SHOULD have done things in the past. I believe I did, just not very successful.
