I would like to get some opinions from you all on a subject that is really worrying me. Sorry if I end up rambling on a bit...
My son is 13 years old. He is my only child and obviously the most precious thing in the world to me. His dad and I are divorced but we get along just fine and discuss anything to do with our son and aim to support each others decisions.
At the local nightclub, they hold an under 18's night. It runs from 7pm to 11pm. There is no alcohol involved and I am told that everyone is searched on entry to the club.
Alot of my sons friends go to this disco and now he has asked if he can go. Up until now I have managed to make an excuse why he cant go, but I stupidly said a while ago that if he was good etc etc he could go to the next one.
Having given it much thought I have decided I DO NOT want him to go. My reasons have much to do with all the teenage stabbings that have happened recently. I do not want to put him in an environment where the risk of this happening is increased, and I believe that going to this disco would be a risk.
I have just discussed this with his dad on the phone, and surprisingly enough he does not agree with me. He says that something could just as easily happen in the middle of town during the afternoon. I tried to explain to him about the increased risk but he still doesnt agree. He thinks we should let him go so he can socialise with his mates. However he has said that he will support my decision.
What do you all think?
Am I being stupid?
Am I being overprotective?
I strongly believe that parents have a big part to play in the way our children behave.
Thanks for listening.
Bluebell35 x
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