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I found a napkin in my 11 year old sons pocket and inside the napkin was little tiny pieces of marijuana. When confronted about it he got mad and wouldn't talk about it. Later I asked him again he said he found it at a park. but before that he was trying to hide it from me because actually he took it out of his pocket I would of never suspected any thing but when he took the napkin out of his pocket he looked real suspicious I asked what was it he tried to avoid handing it took me what should I do
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
OK, first of all you have done the right thing by confronting him about what you found. He obviously knows what it is. 11 is a young age to start experimenting with drugs, but sadly that is the age most drug abusers start. Since you are a concerned parent, you CAN nip this before it takes off. First of all, what are his risk factors? meaning, what in his life may increase the chances of involvement with drugs? Does he see anyone in the immediate family using? Does his friends use, or the friends parents? Young people who take drugs are more inclined to attend school irregularly, have poor relationships with their parents, or get into trouble in general. If none of these are the case, then odds are he is not a repeat offender. You need to sit down with him and have a serious talk about the danger of smoking marijuana, or any other drug, because if he's interested in one kind, he very well may be interested in another down the road. If he has someone in his life that he looks up to, get that person to have a talk with him as well. Research drugs together. You and him both get on-line, or check out books from the library- make an evening of it. Make sure he knows you are concerned and you still love him no matter what you found. Support and encouragement is what he needs right now. If you are still concerned after this, try contacting your local law enforcement and find out if there's any classes or therapy around that you and your son can attend. The most important thing is to let him know that you are there for him, because if he feels you are not, he may reject everything you say and keep going on the wrong track in life. Also, make sure you know who his friends are and make sure to monitor them closely. I know this must be devastating because my son is 11 as well. You can do it!
- ?Lv 45 years ago
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
All kids go through an experimental phase. He is kind of young though. You could have him do a home drug test. But really marijuana is not that serious. I would explain to him the effects of marijuana (if you can find any good ones), and explain to him that it is illegal. If he got caught with it, you could also get into trouble. That is the only negative I can think of.
Have him do random home drug testing, and if he fails them, tell him he will go to rehab if he fails any more. You need to talk to your son about all drugs. If he is trying marijuana he could try harder things like cocaine, crack, etc. Be involved in your son's life, especially his social life. Don't snoop too much, but know where he is going and who with. Let him have space, don't smother him, but know what he is up to.
Don't get angry with him about it. Be calm and assertive.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
obviously he is lying he has already tried it, or he was going to try it If I was you I would go speak to him and say son I don't know if you have tried it or you was going to try it speak calmly and say son you don't need that your better then that weak people take it to run away from life your not like mum loves you and I worry about you don't accuse him directly of already using it because if he hasn't he will think will she already saying I am so I might as well and see what he says and take it from their just stay calm I would be watching what friends he hangs with in school and out side of school still tongue wise heard at the moment good luck