Quote Originally Posted by allsmiles
Hey guys, I'm hoping someone will have some insight for me.

About a year ago my mom found some weed in my brother's room - he was 15 at the time. she freaked out and called me. I came over and we sort of had a family meeting with my brother, my parents and me. I am 13 years older than my brother and we used to be super close. Ever since he has been very angry with all us of us and won't talk to me anymore. I know he feels betrayed by me but I felt if I got everything out in the open, we would be able to deal with the situation better. I smoke occasionally myself and I am not aposed to my brother doing so. - some back ground info. My brother pretty much does what he wants- he comes and goes as he pleases, my parents never know when he'll be staying out for the night or with whom he'll be hanging out with- he doesn't do his school work - that's what his teachers say and has disrupted classes. My brother is a good kid and has a lot of potential. I need some help in getting through to him- he is now a senior in high school and may not be graduating with his class. what do I do ? help.
i was just like your bro a couple of years ago. i went to school, but never stayed long enough to do anything. but then after stayin at this hotel party for a good 3 days, doing nothin but getting high 24/7. i checked the messages on my phone, all from my parents. they had actually reported me missin lol. when i got home they gave me hell for about a week and i realized they actually do care. i guess my point is, he jus needs to realize that you and your parents did what you all thought was best...wether or not he's realized that idk. maybe you should try talkin with him, and jus say what you feel. honestly, school is the most important thing. it will help him go further in life. but at the same time...it is his life to do what he wants with...although hes young.