Okay, so I let my son go to the movies..?

Ground him again. He was given a second chance, and he blew it.

And since he was just coming off another six week grounding that didn't have much impact, maybe he can spend next Saturday cleaning out the garage while his friends go out without him.

Ok as a mother I can understand what you are saying but you also have to realize if the movie started at 7:40 pm it probably will be 2 hrs so that would make it 9:30 till the movie lets out, then this hour to eat and hang out would not be up till 10:30 so technically he is not late and that is why he hasn't called because of this.

Also if someone else is driving they are not going to rush on your account to get your son home especially if they have other kids to take home and weather conditions and risk getting into an accident . You may want to drive him to the theatre, and also pick him up from where he is going to hang out afterwards.

You may want to either get him a pre-paid phone card so if he does not have change to use a pay phone he can use a pre-paid phone card to call home or invest in a pre-paid or paid cell phone so he can call .

I would not jump all over him when he gets through the door for one it is late and also you may get him so upset that when there is a real problem he will be afraid to call you to tell you he is

A) Running Late

B) In an emergency

Just take it easy as long as he comes home in one piece should be your main concern with all these kids dissaperaing or accidents.

I think you were more then far with the rules. Our children are always testing our boundaries.. how much they can push us and get away with this. I would start telling him that since he cant be home on time he has to options. One he can go out and be home RIGHT after the movie or option two you take him to the movie and you pick him up. If either of these rule are broken then he doesn't get to go out at all nor get his license till he can grow up. Driving is a huge responsibility and he doesn't show that he can handle it. If you stick with these rules and don't give me no matter what he will come around. He will hear everyone talk in the halls about what a fun time they had and he wasn't there or he'll meet a girl he really likes and wants to see.

a movie is usually about say 2 hours which means the movie got out at about 940 or 950 depending on if they start on time which recently the ones I've been going to haven't.... so maybe he is running late...... does he have a cell phone perhaps you should consider getting him one if he doesn't so that you can call him...... less and less payphones are around nowadays..... if he's not the one driving or if he's the one taking everyone else home sometimes its hard to get home exactly on time..... maybe sit your son down and see what he would think would be a reasonable time for him to come home after the movies on a school night and then consider your time and give him an extra 10 or 15 minutes with stricter punishments if he doesn't at least call if he's running late

Take the shock effect route, and let it go this time, act like you havent even noticed, very hard im sure, but next time he wants to go out, make sure you have the evening free. Follow him, watch a movie, get out before he does, and find out what he is doing, and when curfew time comes around, go pick him up, a little embarassment might do him good!!! He will be so freaked out at the fact he didnt get in trouble, he would NEVER expect you to do something like that the next time. He is going to think he is slick, and would never expect mom to be slick!!! KUDOS for holding off on his driver license, its a privlege not a right!!!

mh......wow you grounded him for 6 months weeks b/c he came home 15 minutes late?! don't be so harsh. take away his phone if he isn't going to call. ground him for a weekend or 2, but not 6 weeks! tell him a phone is a privilege and is mainly ment for you staying in touch with him. if you really want to make sure he gets the point, you should pick him up, instead of his friends taking him home. he won't like this cause it will embarrass him, so you leaven him no choice but to call. either he can be embarrassed or call.

hmmm...I do agree he should be punished...but I think 10:30 might be a bit early for that age. Why not comprimise with him. Ask hm what he thinks is a good time. If its reasonable 11-12:00 then make him accountable for that. Or talk with some other parents. Find out what their curfew is. At that age he needs to learn to make some desisions for himself. (my kids had till midnight on weekends at 16, 10 p.m. on school nights...but couldn't go out school nites if low grades)

If his grades are down he should not be out at a movie. Since this is not the first time he has done this he should not be able to go. He should be grounded and be allowed to do nothing but go to school. He knows the rules and he does not care. I would go out and find him and drag him home.

Sounds like his punishment needs to be more severe. Take away television and internet privileges for a few weeks along with not letting him go out unless necessary(school, work, etc.). He'll eventually have to realize that he needs to be home on time or phone if he's running late. As a parent you are going to worry about his well being.

i think you should bring his *** and pick him up. I dont think he should have any privelages at all...he needs to understand he cant do this, theres some sick people out there and with him not calling, it worries us parents. Make sure you tell him call if your going to be a lil late. I would discuss a more intense punishment. Like no going out with friends for 6 months...im sorry but i guess i'll be a strict mother to my 3 year old when shes that age!!!