I get asked this question all the time. First, I’d like to applaud you for being pro-active and doing your research to find out what is best for your son. Kids younger and younger are starting to act out. The Reality Check Program DVD was designed for ages 11 and up, but I have had
That is a great question and there are many answers. Since you are writing us, We have to assume he is getting in some kind of trouble. If you haven’t already looked at “Identifying at-risk teens” on our website, we recommend you do that first. (Click Here) Since your son is fourteen and in school [...] Read the Rest…
Answer: Sadly, I get this statement and question everyday. I look at cases like this and look for the positives. Yes, there are positives. I look for the signs that show me the level of help needed for each individual. Here is an example. If a teenager is sneaking out, hiding his marijuana paraphernalia and [...] Read the Rest…
ANSWER: Without a doubt, it is prescription drug use. Most parents are in denial or just don’t want to admit THEIR child could be involved with drugs of any kind. I am seeing cases with kids as young as 11 doing pills. The signs are usually there if a parent or loved one looks at [...] Read the Rest…
I get asked this question a lot. Most people would think it is turning a young person around, but it’s not. It is actually convincing governments that being pro-active is the smartest thing they can do with regards to reducing crime, lowering the incarceration rate and helping their citizens. I think they all know it, [...] Read the Rest…
QUESTION: School has been back for only a few weeks and I see a difference in my 13 year old sons attitude, should I be concerned? Debbie, Satellite Beach, Florida. ANSWER: Well Debbie, you should be concerned when you see an attitude change in your child. Teenagers have a lot of different emotions and getting to the bottom of [...] Read the Rest…
Sadly, what you are reading is going on all over the country, but lets deal with Florida since you live here. Deaths of young people sadden me to no end. That is why I do what I do. PREVENTION is the ultimate answer. The death of anyone in custody is unacceptable. Once a person is [...] Read the Rest…
Not having enough information on his specific case I can’t give a direct answer. Also, being I am not a lawyer, I can’t give legal advice. I can guide you in the right direction. The short answer; if your son is a first time offender and was charged with a misdemeanor he will probably get [...] Read the Rest…
Answer: After appearing on FOX News Orlando Saturday and Sunday discussing this issues I thought I would give some insight into what goes on in a person’s mind right before they leave prison. After being incarcerated for X amount of years a person getting out of prison feels anxiety, fear, lack of trust and a [...] Read the Rest…
Question: What is doctor shopping and why are people doing it? Answer: After hearing so many people talk about doctor shopping I thought I would explain it in detail. Why it is so prevalent and why people are doing it? And some solutions. The term “Doctor Shopping” is a person without legitimate pain finding a [...] Read the Rest…
