He will grow out of this. My son has done really well this past month. He is not dressing like a thug, has slipped away from his gang member buddies, quits doing drugs and has settled down with a really nice, sweet, good girl. He told me that he wished he had not done the things he has done. He has been here for us during times of family strife and mourning when their grandmother passed away. He is finally the son I dreamed of all these years.
This will happen for your son too. I just pray that it doesn't take what it took for my son. The ankle monitor was awesome. It kept him close to me and I was able to monitor what he was doing. Good luck. You can be tough on him when needed and that is what counts. He will always remember that Mom was the one who fought so hard for him. {{HUGS}}