What to say to my son when he comes home so disillusioned with the news that on two different occasions, within two days, two of his classmates have been arrested for either selling pot or driving stoned.
Do I feign shock? No. That would be completely disingenuous - unfortunately, this happens (occasionally) even in our town.
"But, mom! They're both great kids. Tom (name changed) comes from such a wonderful family!"
Do I explain that: the best of teenagers do stupid things, "what lies behind closed doors", nature-nurture??? All of the above (and maybe more) risking that my teen's eyes will roll?
Yep!
Yet another lesson(s) for all of us (and them) to ponder now
or for them, another day.
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