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What would you do if you caught your boys huffing gas? We have caught or boys12 and 14 with gas on their breath a couple of times. We told them the dangers of huffing gas and worry this may be gateway to heavier drugs. I could use some advice as to what I should do. 5 comments from 5 users
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posted by
sunshine
on May 22, 2008 at 12:25 AM
My oldest is 5, so I have NO experience in dealing with these kinds of issues, but this is not something you can ignore! If you have smelled gas on their breath a couple of times, I wonder why you did not deal with it the first time? Where are they getting the gas? Is this a cry for attention, or peer pressure? I think if you've done all you can to teach them right from wrong and warn them of the dangers... if they still can't make the right choice, they don't need to be given the opportunity to 'huff'. It would require a lot of diligence on your part to ensure they are constantly supervised. Let them visit with friends, but make sure it is at your house. Don't let them just roam the neighborhood like I see so many teenagers today. I'm sure this won't be popular with them, but you're the parent... you make the rules. If they don't respect your authority when you tell them not sniff gasoline at age 12, how will you prevent them from drinking at 16 ? posted by
Job
on May 21, 2008 at 11:20 PM
I won't disagree with any of the above. But I would strongly recommend making an appointment with your pediatrician or family doctor. Go with your boys and talk with the doctor about this. Sometimes a doctor can be a better influance.
posted by
madkow2747
on May 21, 2008 at 06:41 PM
I think Sparks is totally correct. I also think that it all depends on when they are huffing. See, back when I was that age and into things like that, it was all about the situation. If I was around my friends, then I was doing it because it was fun and we were all happy together- no big deal. If I did it when I was alone, then there was an underlying problem that I didn't want to deal with. Hope that makes sense. I wouldn't worry about it being a gateway drug. I'd be more worried about their brains getting fried. I saw it happen to plenty of people in high school, all the potential wasted away. But, on the really positive side, your boys obviously have parents that are aware of what they are doing and willing to take action to help them. At the time, I would have been horrified if my parents had been direct and questioned me about my behavior. But in the long run, it would have been much easier for me. So although it might make your kids (and you) squirm, I'd recommend being direct and non-judgmental. If they need outside help, get it for them.
posted by
Sparks
on May 21, 2008 at 04:45 PM
When I was a teen and I wanted to do something, I found a way to do it. Any punishment from my parents just separated me more from them. When my parents started punishing me, I started keeping secrets and stayed away from home as often as possible. Tell your kids that you love them. Ask your kids if it's peer presure, or do they huff gas while alone. No one is in trouble, not them, not their friends. You simply want to understand where they are coming from and you want to help. Pick one night a week that they stay home and it's family night. BOND
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