First I would ask him if he went with him in his car. Give him a chance to tell the truth. Then tell him you saw the car was gone. It may be possible a parent or another friend drove.
If he did go with him and disobey you then ground him from hanging out with all of his friends for a couple weeks. Explain to him that he betrayed your trust and hurt you when you are trying to look out for his best interests. As you said hes a pretty good kid so he should understand. ↑ |
Thank-you Rox,I did talk to my son and he told me the car was in the garage and thats why I didn't see it and that they were out in the backyard and thats why they didn't answer the phone when I called.It was just a scary feeling though you know? I don't think my son would lie to me because he really is a good kid. as a matter of fact,here's an example: He isn't allowed to run with his cousins because they tend to get into trouble ...alot. But one day when my son came home from a bike ride,he came to me and said,"mom,I stopped by my cousins house but only for a few minutes,I know I'm not supposed to but I saw them outside and was only there a few minutes,I just wanted you to know". But the point is he came to me and told me the truth!He could have never said a thing and I would have never known.He is honest and that's why I trust him and believe him about the car incident.I'm a lucky parent. ↑ |
Good news. Hope he stays that way. He does sound like a good kid.
I once told my mom that I was hanging out with friends that were smoking pot. Then she wouldn't let me hang out with them. That made me mad b/c I had showed her she could trust me and then she wouldn't let me be around them. That made me not want to tell her. I still did though. Just something else to keep in mind. ↑ |
Thanks Rox! I really am lucky to have a son like I got. Raising good kids relies heavily I think on being good parents so I guess I can give myself a pat on the back! I'm glad I only had one though,I wouldn't want to go through it all again,I feel lucky the one I do have is seemingly turning out o.k.! ↑ |