That's the best thing. Of course that means the OP will have to own up to searching their kid's room. And that kid will be pissed. But in the long run, it's better for everyone. Perhaps an open dialogue will keep the rug rat from going on to harder stuff.
(When I was in middle school/high school I had a lock on my bedroom door. My parents were pretty lenient, but I still didn't want them snooping around while I was out lol)
Openness within my family to me was always important, toward my Mom and Granny mostly.
Without a clue of the OP s family relation. I btw have a daughter but never saw her during that period.
Only at the start when she came every other weekend. And noticed privacy became of importance.
Like it happened in a day. But missed that, but if i make a deal not t go in their room s.
i d keep t that promise. But then again i am open enough my kid s no me.
Did have to gain that trust, as indeed one flaw or accidental mistake will not be forgot.
My Mom said never use Heroine, she forgot to mention Alcohol. But in perspective.
That s not so unusual, The risk your kid gets involved in the Heroin scene att was small.
But that is so geographical, and go 5 years back and the ris was certainly there.
One good friend my age, did end like his father, fell in the trap. Heroine.
But no substance guessing s the rule, moral support COOL.