Well I just got some things that one of my sister's sent me from my email today. One of the things I would like to talk about some things that were said by this mom. I would like to thank her for her email and congratulate her on her great work with her kids. And would like to share what she is doing, as I think it is wise advice for other parents.
This mom has 2 children ages 16 and 22 who because of some life circumstances with their father, would be at a considerable risk for drug use. So she has kept them very informed about drugs and the consequences that come from drugs. And her kids are clean as a result. She knows that teaching your kids to "just say no" to drugs is not enough. This lady went the extra mile to inform her kids about the consequences of drugs and I feel that is very important these days.
Don't just tell your kids to say "no" to drugs. Explain to them why to say "no". Show them proof of the destruction that drugs cause. These are YOUR kids that you are trying to protect from a life of hell and misery. Over time, our goal is for www.BreakingFreeDaily.com to have graphic proof of the destruction of drugs that you can show your kids.
Some things that this loving mother has done for years is to "show" her kids what drugs do on a regular basis, by reading horror stories of real life drug additction stories in newspapers, magazines, etc. Showing pictures of people who are on drugs and how terrible they look. She did all she knew how to scare her kids away from drugs. And from what I can tell, she has done a wonderful job.
Here is a thought I worry about alot. Parents think, "Not my Tommy. He would never use drugs." For one thing, I was squeaky clean, the last kid that you would ever think would try drugs. For most parents, the signs are there right in their face, but they still have denial about their kids using drugs. They just can't see it. By the time they figure it out, it's too late. Either their kids are addicted, in jail, or dead. But like this mom has done, prevention is even better than detecting your kids are using drugs. Even if you think your kids are immune, there is no harm in educating them as this mom has done. And it could save their life.
You don't have absolute control of your kids' actions, but as a parent, there is alot you can do to actively steer your kids away from drug use. If you can keep it from ever happening, then that's awesome. But please don't ever think that addiction or trying drugs is something that would never touch your child. This is the biggest mistake I see parents making. We want to think the best of our kids. And that's good. But you can never be too proactive in your mission to keep your kids drug free. Talk alot. Make it a daily mission to find material to show them. Even if they roll their eyes and get tired of you blabbing... They're listening and they know you mean well and love them. And it just might save their life.
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Hey Jimmy,
I miss you man. Been thinking about you a lot. I really want to see you again soon. I really applaud your efforts with this website and this program. I very much admire the fact that you are helping others out and helping them stay away from a drug consumed lifestyle. Write me if you can. jtcstyle5@aol.com.
Your lil bro,
Chris
when I think about my childhood, my mother never discussed anything with me. I was told what to do like a robot. I wish she would have been more open with me about drugs an alcohol. About anything. i had to find out the hard way. Now, as a parent my self, i dont hide anything from my son. HE was with me in rehab, he knows about the effect of drugs. because he was my witness to my addiction. He attends regular NA meetings with me and sits in the meeting listening to other addicts tell their story. I hope I can share with him enough program that when he gets faced with the same challanges in his life, he knows there are better choices than drugs. The best gift I can give him is a mother he can be proud of!
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