[michellew68]

My DS is 18. Just got his licence on Tuesday.

Normally he rings to say if he is staying at a friends house. Never goes anywhere without telling me what he is doing. Does what he wants but is really courteous to me.
So last night he said he was staying home. At about 9.30 pm. I was dozing in front of tv, he says to me "I'm just going out for a little while" and is gone.

I wake up today and he is not here.

It has been raining all night. My little boy is now a P plater! Oh when do I start driving to all his friends houses? I have sent a couple of texts but no reply. I know if he is sleeping at a friends he wont hear his phone. Trying to stay calm.

This post has been edited by michellew68: 10/11/2012, 09:14 AM

[scarfie]

It's so hard when they get to this age and independent.

You know your DS and if you think that this is unusual behaviour for him, then you could start the phone around to his friends now.

Do try to stay calm though, teenagers don't appreciate overly upset mothers showing up at friends places.

Hoping your DS is ok.

[Caelani]

any word yet?? I'm sure all is fine but I can see why you're worried!
hopefully he was just being sensible & not driving while tired or after a few drinks & forgot to tell mum.

[nen-c]

Oh that is horrible - I don't think I have any answers but I just wanted to tell you as a teenager I did some unplanned 'sleepovers' at friend's houses and caused my parents lots of worry. I really hope he shows up soon.

[mama_mrs]

Does he have a girlfriend or a best friend? Do you know their parents? If you do, give them a call .... after 9am. My best friend's parents used to call my parents whenever they couldn't find her!

He'll turn up!

[Guest_Dinah_Harris_*]

I don't have teenagers, so feel free to ignore
But I'd wait until an hour that I knew he'd definitely be awake and ring then. He might still be sleeping off a late night?
Hope everything is okay.

[Superman+4sister...]

Eek! How worrying. Chances are he's fine - I agree, after 9 is a good time to start calling him and his friend's places if you have their numbers.

He probably thinks he did the right thing by not calling you late at night to let you know he was staying out. That perception will be corrected very quickly when he gets home

I'll be stalking for updates

[GreenEggJimmyJam...]

Ring around his friends after 9 or so.

I hope you hear something soon!

[archy's mehi...]

Will be stalking for updates, too. My DS just got his licence, too, and last night did text me to say he'd be home later than expected, for which I was grateful - and surprised. I more than half expected not to hear from him if he was late.

Agree with Caelini that he may have been sensible about not driving. In Vic at least it's zero blood alcohol for P platers. Also think that if he were not OK you would have heard by now.

[daisydo]

Yes perhaps now is a good time for the saying 'no news is good news'.

Hoping it all works out ok.