I have recently found out that the mother of my 15-year-old daughter's best friend smoked pot with both girls (and 2 other friends) one night while my daughter was spending the night. What can I do about this? Do I need to contact the police or an attorney? My daughter's best friend is also currently on probation (class B misdemeanor) for shoplifting and I'm sure her P.O. isn't aware of this incident.
Yes, my daughter will obey me. She has had no contact with the mother at all and only sees her daughter at school (and school functions). The pot did not belong to the kids. The mother was in possession of it and her explanation for bringing it out and offering it to the kids was that she was trying to be their friend. She thought if they thought she was "cool" they would talk to her about anything, that they would trust her. My daughter told me that she thought it was ok to try the pot since it was an adult that I was good friends with offering it to her. The mother basically ended our conversation with the "F" word in reference to me and "the horse I rode in on".
I think the best solution doesn't involve the police. If you can get your daughter to stay away from her, and maintain friendship with her child only during school, you've done the best you can do. Getting the police involved may have the effect of isolating your daughter, making her friend something of an arch-enemy, etc.
Well...We were friends until this happened. My daughter understands my position and I have no doubt she will continue to stay away from her. I'm just glad to know that I've done the best I can at this point. I do appreciate your advice! Thank you very much!
