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Message: <blockquote data-quote="dogoftheunderworld" data-source="post: 6240670" data-attributes="member: 1485">Buying magical beans comes with being a parent.  And they do work.You will know best for your own child... take what they give you and work with it.  I do have high expectations for my son.  I want him to be part of better things, not a part of the problem.  He understands those expectations and the consequences (both mine and societies).  I've been lucky in having good kids, but I've also worked with kids who have made bad choices.  They need support and understanding, but they also need (and crave) structure and discipline.  This comes in all sorts of forms, as do kids,  but staying involved and keeping open communications goes along way to directing youth to a good outcome.Peace to you on your journey.</blockquote>