One of your worst nightmares has just come true your child has come home reeking of marijuana What do you do now? There is a range of choices in front of you. You could implode-ignoring the behavior while secretly dying of shame, wondering where you failed as apparent and what people are going to think about your family now. You could explode-shaming your child while letting him (and everyone else within earshot) know what you think of his character, his friends, and his now dim future. Or you could take the less-traveled road: Engage your child in conversation a about it. Go on a fact-finding mission to understand what's driving the behavior. Clearly and lovingly discuss what your expectations are for your child-starting at an early age if possible-and consistently use both rewards and punishments as needed to shape his or her behavior. It's hard for Christian parents not to freak out when they suspect (or know) their child has been using drugs-but it is possible. If you are facing this problem or simply want to learn how to drug-proof your child as he or she grows up, this book is for you.

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