Your teenage child comes to you and confesses that....

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Talk to your child about the risk of drug use

Discipline the child

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they have been experimenting with drugs. You are torn between wanting to protect them from the risks and dangers of drug use and wanting to maintain a trusting and open relationship with them.

How will you handle this situation?

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Adogslife · 61-69, M

It would depend on the drug. If I knew the drug, I’d explain the pluses and minuses.

Generally speaking, I’d explain partying within the context of their goals. There’s nothing wrong with some fun, but you can’t ever lose sight of the risks and your greater aspirations.