First Check Drug Test

[DaShi]

This thread is for Ozzy, so the rest of you can bugger off.

I've never heard of these home drug tests until recently, when ads starting appearing on the radio regularly. The thing about these ads is that they directly market this product toward parents who want to find out whether their teenagers are taking illegal drugs.

The problem I see is that teenagers generally are quick to lose their parents' trust. If this test turns out negative, it will only put further strain on the relationship and tear the family apart. However, if the teenager is taking illegal drugs, the signs are usually apparent to an observant parent, who should then try a less invasive approach established by years of trusting and comforting parenting. These tests are basically tools for bad parents to continue to parent. . .badly.

Do you think this test is a good idea or not?

[OzzyKP]

I think they are horrible ideas.

Whether the test is negative or not, they put a lot of strain on families and lose trust.

[Krill]

Are they breath/saliva tests, or something more invasive?

[DaShi]

I believe that they are urine tests.

[-Jrabbit]

Sounds like something a job applicant could make good use of, though.

[Krill]

*shrug* American Beauty anyone?

[OzzyKP]

Originally posted by Krill
*shrug* American Beauty anyone?

Exactly.

The true model for the perfect family.... *sigh*

[Berzerker]

These tests are basically tools for bad parents to continue to parent. . .badly.

nicely put, you are a gentleman and a scholar...

[Jon Miller]

Honestly, parents cover for their kids too much. Let the kids take responsibility for their actions, with the law.

JM