How do you force a 17 year old to go to counseling when you know that they need to go? Son is going through a lot with the divorce and me being sick. My husband thinks we should force him to go to therapy, all 3 of us would be there the first time. I don't think my son will say anything to this counselor with all 3 of us there and I don't think I can force him to drive me there knowing he told me that he doesn't want any counseling. Soon he will be 18 and i dont know if we have the illegal right to force him against his will. He is not suicidal. Just stressd out from being a 17 year old and parents divorcing. I know it bothers him seeing me sick and knowing it is a serious condition.

Can anyone help me with this???
Leslie
We have an appointment with counselor oct 25th. Dragging him there will be a challenge.