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How long do I issue consequences at home?

Parents Support One Another @ MyOutOfControlTeen.com/support = I need help with the following issue: My son was suspended for 2 days from school. How long do I issue consequences at home? I have taken away video games and computer privileges (how long?) He also has physical work assigned for the second day of suspension. I am just not sure how long it is appropriate to with hold other privileges.

My teen has been stealing money from our wallets...

Parents Support One Another @ MyOutOfControlTeen.com/support = I need help with the following issue:

My teen has been stealing money from our wallets, we have to lock up our purses and wallets and its driving me crazy. I don't know what to do but scream and that's no way to handle it? HELP!

Insist on the father doing ongoing marijuana urine screens...?

Parents Support One Another @ MyOutOfControlTeen.com/support = I need help with the following issue:

Hi, I have just emailed mark about a complicated situation to do with Family Court and my children's father seeking nearly half custody of our son. Their father has had a 10 year drug and alcohol problem with escalating physical and emotional violence which has severely affected the children. I would like to know if it is the right thing to be insisting on the father doing ongoing marijuana urine screens and hair follicle alcohol testing as well as insisting on ongoing addiction programs and support? Also would you be able to tell me what you know about the testing and in particular the hair follicle alcohol tests?