Hi all, My husband and I are really worried about our 16yo daughters path at the moment. After overcoming significant health issues over the last 2 years, her mental health has declined, she won’t go to counselling and has a new group of friends that are influencing her to drink. We are worried the next step will be drugs. She’s already admitted to trying vaping and marijuana, and just seems really unhappy at home. She’s also been shoplifting, and was caught recently with almost very serious consequences. She admits it’s for attention and the thrill ( it’s the first time she’s been caught). What do we do in terms of consequences for these poor choices? She  isn’t really interested in anything, Like sport or music, we’re at a loss as to how to support her. She really enjoys fostering kittens for a local organisation. This is something we do as a family, and I can’t take that away as a consequence. shes always had a great relationship with both of us, and until recently was able to confide in other family members as well. This has changed since my mum decided to confront her about some  of her lifestyle choices in front of us and “not pussyfoot around the issues any more” ( inferrring that we were!). Our daughter was so upset and feels she can’t trust them any more. She has anxiety and this was her worst nightmare. We are all hoping this years start at a new school for year 11, new courses and structure, will be what she needs, but trying to help her make good choices in the meantime is stressing us both out.  Help!  ... View more