It’s called GHB and it’s the Date Rape Drug. It’s extremely dangerous for anyone, but especially dangerous for a small child. The latest case of a child overdosing on this drug happened in Langley with the girl drinking it out of a water bottle belonging to her mother’s fiance.
Here is what it can do to an adult who takes it recreationally (only watch the first minute … that’s enough … ugh). Show it to your teenagers as a warning to NEVER take it:
You’ve got to wonder what the guy in Langley was doing with the drug in the first place? Was he planning on using it as a date rape drug to use against other women or as a recreational high? Did the mom know he had this substance? Did she use it herself?
But here’s the big question … is she going to still marry him after this incident?
The sad truth is that most adults involved in drugs do not stop just because they have kids. They say they want to for their kids’ sakes but that whole drug culture seems to have more power over them than even their own children.
Moms, would you dump the guy?
Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach & Mom (Lisa@BratBusters.com)
This video is interesting, it’s about a father who finds a rude comment about him on his daughter’s Facebook page so he decides to shoot her laptop as punishment.
I kinda chuckled when I saw it as all us parents who’ve raised teenagers can relate to that frustration, but it’s wrong on so many levels. Watch it then read my comments and post yours at the bottom of this blog too.
Here are just a few things wrong with the way this father handled things:
Guns should never be used to teach your children a lesson. Instead of shooting the laptop, he should’ve just taken it away from her for a week or more.
The father talks about his daughter disrespecting him, what about him disrespecting her? Her comments reeked of frustration at not being heard. Of course she’s probably done some stupid things, most teens do, we all did. But that doesn’t mean she’s not deserving of being heard.
Dad shouldn’t have posted this on Facebook, it’s a private matter in the family. She posted her snotty letter to him but she’s just a teenager, he should be setting a better example, not trying to top her!
Those 2 are going to have nothing but problems if they don’t quit bitching and shooting and start communicating instead.
His harsh type of punishment usually leads to teens just getting more resentful and sneakier. It may improve their relationship, but I predict it’s going to make it worse.
Dad needs to apologize for shooting her laptop. They were both wrong but he has to be the first one to apologize and make amends. They need to agree on some clear boundaries. She has to be given a voice, some negotiating leeway and expect to face consequences when she does something wrong. But so does he. Maybe he should have his gun taken away for a month or so to teach him a lesson. Guns are never the answer, especially in the parenting department.
I sound like such a prude here but anyone who knows me knows how much I appreciate humour. I just don’t think guns are funny, unless they kick back and knock down the shooter … that’s kinda funny. Oh yeah, and that police officer who was speaking to a classroom about gun safety and he accidently shot himself in the foot … again … kinda funny. Where was I? Oh yeah …
Go ahead and get creative with punishment, but leave bullets out of it. Stay calm and controlled and TALK to your kids, but do more listening as you’ll be surprised what you learn once you get good at listening.
Lisa Bunnage, Parenting Coach & Mom (Lisa@BratBusters.com)
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It’s called GHB and it’s the Date Rape Drug. It’s extremely dangerous for anyone, but especially dangerous for a small child. The latest case of a child overdosing on this drug happened in Langley with the girl drinking it out of a water bottle belonging to her mother’s fiance.
