I do think people can change, and can make a difference in the world later when they make mistakes, however I’ve spent a great deal of my life helping out people, and all I got was a bunch of crap for it.

My advice is to allow that person to get on with his life, prove to himself and others that he is going to be successful, and willing to deal with his mistake, and make a better life for himself. But in the meantime, I don’t think anyone should be moving in with him. This person needs to figure it out on his own, and or find a place like UTurn For Christ. They help people who’ve been in prison, who accept Christ as the Lord and Savior.

Unless the young man truly wants to repent, and give his life back to Jesus, there’s no use in trying to expect much out of him. But even still, there’s a lot that needs to be proven before anybody should invest in this person unless it’s his own family, or an organization that does this professionally.

If after a year or two, he has proven himself, then by all means it’s up to your son as an adult to decide if he wants to move in with him, but I’m pretty sure after a year or two goes by, this person will move on with his own life, because he’ll see that he can do what he wants with it on his own.

Our family has had so many people over the years live with us, I’ve helped out drug addict kids, you name it… In the end, there was only a few that I was actually able to make a difference with. The rest just used us, and it was nothing but a heartache in misery - in addition to a financial drain.

Please protect your son and your own family from this. Who is going to sign the lease? Who’s gonna be responsible for the rent, and for the utilities, etc. There’s a lot that goes into having a roommate, or just moving out in general. There’s a lot of responsibility. If that person fails to meet his responsibility, it will be all on your son. Please advise him to not get involved in this, I foresee a disaster ahead.

God bless you and have a great night.