Troubled Teens Resources

Sometimes parents resort to desperate measures while fighting the unceasing battle against their teenager’s drug abuse and sometimes these measures can take a comical turn. From across the sea in England, the following account describes typical out-of-control teen behavior and a disgusted mother’s solution.

The troubled teen in question has an impressive resume. He’s guilty of numerous offenses from wreckless driving, to disorderly conduct, busting out his mother’s windows, smashing a computer and other abusive behavior.

In an act of final and complete frustration, his mother had his car crushed,smashed, obliterated, end of story.

“Defence lawyer Mark Dollimore told the court Baxter’s mother had become sick of him “getting into trouble with his car”, and had the “souped-up vehicle” crushed.”

That apparently got the troubled teen’s attention and he appeared in court with the support of his family to express his remorse.

“Judge Peter McAloon said having Baxter’s car crushed was “more dramatic” than any action he could take against him.

Alcohol and substance abuse had triggered Baxter’s behaviour, the judge said. Baxter was “extremely fortunate” to have his family’s support.”

He was sentenced to 200 hours of community work, nine months “supervision”,forbidden to drive or own a car for the same period and ordered to pay restitution. Hopefully this mother’s dramatic gesture will be the wake-up call the young man needs. Better a crushed car than a life crushed by teen age drug abuse.