I Found a Tiny White Stick in My Son’s Room and Was Too Embarrassed to Ask Him—Does Anyone Know What It Is?

I had imagined every possibility:

• A USB drive? No metal contacts.
• A vape? No battery.
• A charging accessory? No port.

I laughed quietly at my own paranoia after learning the truth. I had spent minutes picturing scenarios that were unnecessary.

It’s easy to see why parents get confused. A small, featureless plastic object in a teenager’s room can look suspicious.continue reading …