My son was arrested? What do I do? It is often a parent’s first response to rescue their teen when they get into trouble. Try to be calm and non-judgmental. Remember your son is not perfect and he does and will make mistakes.
- The best thing to do is to listen to your son
- Find out what happened
- Allow him to experience the consequences of his actions
- Be available to talk with your son about what he did wrong
- Be supportive as he experiences the punishment
- Discuss with him what could happen if he continues to break the law
If your son is having repeated run-ins with the law?
Is your son being influenced by peers that get into trouble?
Is he being extremely defiant?
It may be time to seek outside help. Sometimes a change in his environment and getting him away from friends that are a negative influence is just what is needed.
Triumph Youth Services provides a small, highly structured family-type environment for youth. This family-like community promotes a social environment that takes on both therapeutic and healing properties instead of maintaining negative behaviors.
Contact us today. We can help.
