Group Homes and Being Safe.. Is there such a thing? (4)

Ok this gets a little personal but has been on my mind for some time.

My oldest son had some issues when he was younger and was placed in a group home for the saftey of his family and himself. While in the group homes he was exposed to may different kids and rightfully so. He got into drugs and some other things that don't need to be mentioned. Now because he was in the "system" we as parents had no control over what was going on in these homes.

I thank the Lord everyday that he has turned out the way that he has now. Wants to finish school as school before was the devil LOL

Now knows and sees the danger of drugs and stays away from those that do them.. which is hard in a public school or any school for that matter.

Not sure what he wants to do with his life as of yet but at least is taking the proper steps to make sure that he has opions.

I thought that myself is going to end up on jail and totally mess up his life unless he grows up and opens his eyes because as a parent we can only do so much before they have to start taking responsibily for thier own actaions.

So at this point in his life he is going to school and staying away from drugs.... I am so PROUD of him and tell him every chance I get. He looks at me says Thank You Mom and gives me a hug.

My story to this point is a good one when it comes to my son.. but others out there are not aways so lucky.

So the question is this: How does a parent keep them safe from a group home when it is the group home that is supposed to be keeping them safe?

You alright? Your threads today seem to be pointing at a something deeper.

.... Perhaps I'm wrong ....

Awww Gib you are such a sweety

I am just fine and in good spirits .. and no I don't mean drunk

I read in a thread that we need to have other topics to talk about that were more indepth. So I made some topics of things that I have had to deal with or am dealing with.

Thanks for careing sweety (a extra one just because)