My son just bought a really nice car but I think he got the money selling drugs should I kick him out he's 17. And kinda shady to begin with?

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Jann Nikka Profile
Jann Nikka answered

No. You have no solid proof. Wait until he's 18 then ask him to leave. Family counseling is needed. 

Barb Cala Profile
Barb Cala answered

He's still a minor and your responsibility until he's 18.  If you think he's doing illegal things ... Be a parent and take more control over him.  It's your job to know what he's doing.

Cookie Roma Profile
Cookie Roma answered

Until he's 18 you are legally responsible for him.  Since he lives in your home you have every right to search his room to see if you can find evidence to confirm your suspicions.  Thing is, once you do that, assuming you do confirm, then what?  Are you willing to call the authorities?  Otherwise, you can hold out till he's 18 and then kick him out. 

otis campbell Profile
otis campbell answered

Search his room search his car u will find evidence tell him drug rehab or on the street

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Sheldon  Cooper
Sheldon Cooper commented
If he's selling
He may not be using -
It's doubt full
But , I imagine he's selling pot
My dealer way back when didn't smoke
But pot wasn't his main source of income-
So if she finds evidence-
The boot or jail
I suspect she would had seen if he was high from time to time -
However... No one saw me straight- for years -
So to them I was Normal
But your correct
That's at least a place to start
otis campbell
otis campbell commented
Hey i was the same way started on pot but i escalated to cocaine my only problem is i did more than i sold
Sheldon  Cooper
Sheldon Cooper commented
People say pot is only addictive in your mind -
They clearly never smoked
Good pot -
DDX Project Profile
DDX Project answered

Selling =/= using. Commend his entrepreneurial spirit and teach him that there are other things he can sell or hustle to make a dime. Something that's rewarding both in money and for the soul. That brings smiles all around. That makes the world a better place.

Build on his strengths. Kicking someone out because you disapprove of their action is just bad parenting. Unless you're not trying to be a parent.

Tom  Jackson Profile
Tom Jackson answered

If he is 17 and living at home, you should be able to narrow down his source of income or other money with which he purchased the car.

I'd seek advice from either a juvenile lawyer and / or a professional counselor to evaluate your options.

That's what I would do if I were in your situation.

Bikergirl Anonymous Profile

If your son is living at home and is still a dependant minor .. You should know what he's making and filing on his tax returns (if he files on his own).  Does he have a job?  Do the math. If he can't verify where he got the funds from .. Then investigate it.  You are still the parent .. He is still the child.   

He would need to have a pretty good job to not have to get a loan to buy an expensive car .. AND .. pay high insurance coverage for a teen male.  Where is he getting money for that?  He DOES have insurance .. right? 

If you suspect something is funky .. investigate it and parent him .. don't enable something shady .. not even a little bit.

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