He is desrespectful to most in a position of authority. His mother, who was a single parent, his teachers, his boss, etc.? He's got that know-it-all attitude.
2006-07-17 05:21:40 · 36 answers · asked by COblonde 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Because his mother didnt demand respect from him growing up.... he learned from what he saw... its not his fault. She needs to put her foot down. You may say its too late.. but if you start to demand it now...then he can still change..he is seeking something...
2006-07-17 05:24:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he listen to rap and hip-hop? Does he dress like those "artists?" If so, you have a major problem. You said that his mother's a single parent. It sounds like he never had the attention from her as much as he wanted. It's not her fault though, I mean, she's gotta put food on the table right?
He can also be in a gang too so watch for that. As far as intervention goes, he's a lost cause. Some others on Answers may have some ideas, but I don't. I'm sorry and good luck.
2006-07-17 05:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure If you think about it, he was probably disrespectful long before 19. It's not something that just starts. Most likely his behavior wasn't put in check when he was a whole lot younger than 19.
He may just need a reality check(he's probably living at home). If there is nothing to fall back on, that will help anybody be little more humble. Take away his safety net.
2006-07-17 05:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Doogle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since u wanna know the answer, i will try my best to answer u.
1. This nephew of urs was not given a proper upbringing by the mom whom i presume is working while she tried to provide him with his basic needs.
2. He got bullied most of the time when he was younger.
3. Ur aunt or maybe the rest of ur family members provided him with too much shelter or might have kinda scolded him or maybe punished him once to often when he was young.
4. He mixed with the wrong company.
5. U will have to find out this as i cant get it all down without knowing who look after him when he was young, how he was treated by ur aunt(his mom), his teachers, friends, the family members or the person looking after him when he was young.
2006-07-17 05:35:44 · answer #4 · answered by Headache 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a tough thing to do in this day and age. He needs a humbling experience, all men do at that age. Sadly, we used to get that by getting beaten down, but that's societally discouraged now. All you can really do is hope that he picks a fight he can't win, and survives. It's very normal behavior for teenage boys, but he's starting to get a little old for it. The good news, is most of us either grow out of it, or get the beat down we sorely need.
2006-07-17 05:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it's because it is what he saw when he was a little kid. he wasn't able to get the attention he needed when he was young. you probably have to talk to him, to fix things up. you should know the reasons why he is acting like that. my personal opinion is i think that was how he was brought up...he always see other people having no respect for adults. while there's still time, go patch things up. be an open book to him. in that way, he can change his attitude and he can get along well with people. also advise him to choose his friends. it can also be a factor.
2006-07-17 05:29:41 · answer #6 · answered by mythical_goddess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no one modeled the behavior that is expected from him and he has unrealistic expectations, a good book for him is life strategies for teens, life strategies is one of the mandatory classes for some colleges ,so that adults can learn successful or effective ways to deal with others, and he is not being very effective now, it is easy to hate these obnoxious teens but you must remember, his upbringing was deficient and he lacks the tools of insight and critical thinking to properly assess reality or take anyone seriously, and he has no respect for himself, and he cannot, until he is shown how ,and once he can respect himself, he can respect others
2006-07-17 05:32:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's 19!!!
My father says that it's amazing how much smarter a person's parents get after s/he turns 21 or so.
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2006-07-17 05:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by Nosy Parker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because his parents did not show your nephew how to repsect adults. A child does not learn buy his/her own self...parents are the ones who are supose to teach them. I hate when people lack parenting skills, why have kids?!
2006-07-17 05:28:17 · answer #9 · answered by Maggie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he is going through a stage. he thinks he is an adult now and shouldn't have to take orders from parents. he is craving independance. trust me, im 18 about to be 19 and feel the same way
2006-07-17 05:25:46 · answer #10 · answered by sky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He had no positive male remodel in his life. Mom may have had a few boyfriends. who did not stick around. He has been abandon by dad/ male figures and is acting it out as frustration he needs some counseling.
2006-07-17 05:42:16 · answer #11 · answered by ric_ozz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋