Friendship with bad company can turn into big trouble for both the child and his parents. Often, under the influence of such companies, adolescents quarrel with their parents, drop out of school, start smoking, drinking and even using drugs. Of course, such a situation is easier to prevent than to correct its consequences, but there is a way out even if the child has already contacted inappropriate people.
Instructions
Step 1
Be a friend of both your child and good friends. Build trust, let your son invite his friends home, communicate with them, go to the movies, to concerts, etc. It is to the good friends that your son loves and appreciates, you can turn to for help. Often, young people and especially adolescents are much more willing to share their problems with peers than with their parents, so try to influence your son through others.
Step 2
Find something for your child that he really likes. Try to load it so that it doesn't have time for stupidity. For example, if your son dreamed of doing boxing since childhood, arrange him in the sports section. If he loves collecting anything, help create a luxurious collection. Does he want to learn how to skate? Buy everything you need for this. Create the right conditions for the hobby, and the child will have neither the time nor the desire to get involved with bad company.
Step 3
Do not shout, do not make scandals, and even more so do not raise your hand against your son. His new friends have probably already begun to turn him against you, and by doing this you will only strengthen their authority. Moreover, the son may even run away from home, and then it will be too difficult to restore trust with him. On the contrary, speak calmly and do not lecture. You must convince the child that you understand him and want to help, and do not force him to do something by force. And remember: no threats and ultimatums, just a calm, sincere conversation!
Step 4
Tell your son about your feelings without reproaching him in any way. Say how unpleasant this situation is to you, how painful it is for you to know that such an intelligent person has gone astray. At the same time, it is very important not to say bad things about your son's new friends, and even more so not to offend or humiliate them, otherwise you will only turn the child against yourself. Ask to understand you and listen to your words, but do not order.
