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[Alex]

"Unlike myself"?

The single most destructive thing my high school ever did to me was try and force me into counseling (because the didn't like a decision I'd made, they decided I must be on drugs).

Writing bad things is not a sign (all on its own) of problems. And if ever there is a group of people who act on the philosophy of "if you're going to treat me like I did something wrong, I might as well do something wrong" it is teenagers.

[MouseWife]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

"Unlike myself"?

The single most destructive thing my high school ever did to me was try and force me into counseling (because the didn't like a decision I'd made, they decided I must be on drugs).

Writing bad things is not a sign (all on its own) of problems. And if ever there is a group of people who act on the philosophy of "if you're going to treat me like I did something wrong, I might as well do something wrong" it is teenagers.

"I think I've said before that a group of us had actual detailed plans for poisoning the French teacher." Unlike yourself who had a group to discuss this 'plan' with. That is what I meant, not judging you on any level. Or being sarcastic.

Group talks can work out problems. That is why talk shows are popular.

That is unfortunate about them trying to force you into counseling. I still say, over punishing this kid, at least attempt to see if there is a problem. If they have to do something, which, with what has been going on so frequently, they probably have to.

Did I ever mention I have 3 kids? Been there sooo done that. Wait, doing that. My son turns 13 tomorrow....

When my kids have written some off the wall things, I have talked to them. Had them explain it to me. That is what a parent is for, to help guide them in their thoughts, they don't always understand why they do and say things.

Sometimes these things have been signs of other things, sometimes not.