POLL: Would You Turn in Your Child for Marijuana Possession?

Balancing the lesson taught by dealing with law enforcement against the consequences of having drug possession on their child's record is the dilemma facing parents.

The arrest of an 18-year-old in Muskego for marijuana possession sparked a conversation on Patch about the responsibility of parents in relation to their child’s drug use. In this particular case, the teen wouldn’t let police search his car despite their suspicions, but when his mother arrived she gave the go-ahead and the man was arrested and charged with marijuana possession. Commenters raised both sides of the argument on behalf of the mother. Was she a good parent for refusing to cover for her son’s lawbreaking behavior? Or was she a bad parent for saddling her young adult son with a misdemeanor charge that could impact college and/or job prospects? (Or should she have had any say in the fate of her legally adult child?) Tell us how …

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Moms Talk Q&A

Making the Most of Time Away From the Kids

Making time as parents for ourselves is important (so they tell us). The Moms Council offers suggestions on ways to stay connected and keep our senses of humor as winter lingers.

Making time as parents for ourselves is important (so they tell us). What are ways you fight the parenting blues this time of year? What are good local classes, local businesses or other services that make us feel better? Well, the Moms Council to the rescue. This week, our discussion centered around how to set aside some time for yourself, and then what to do with it. And, the council had some colorful responses this week. Yael Stein — I make a lot of plans with girlfriends for the evenings, "ladies night out," even if only for an hour or so after we all put kids to bed. I also meet friends for lunch. Liz Sanders — I recommend that all parents think outside their own little box and become engaged with community organizations. I belong to …

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