2006-10-09 19:26:21 · 6 answers · asked by Sherryl V 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Sorry, the possibility of doing that is very slim! I read recently that teens aren't even capable of understanding the consequences of their actions until they are well into their 20's! I had a good laugh over that. They aren't even teens anymore then!
Just hang in there and keep loving him. He won't be a tortured teen forever. And you are not alone. I've got a couple of them myself!
Try Kevin Leman's books on Reality Discipline. They helped us a lot.I
2006-10-09 19:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by DidoDeeDee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok have you tried to involve him in activities that he is interested in? Or perhaps got him involved with your community and helping those that are not as fortunate? There has to be a reason that his attitude is so negative. Teens are going to be teens, but if his negative attitude isn't changing then it might be advisable to seek professional help. I mean anything could be going on that can be making him have a negative attitude. Such as depression, or he might be scared to go to college, good heavens the list goes on, he could even be gay for all you know and I dont' say that to sound like a smart alec but you know what I mean as a parent. It could be anything. Just keep searching and let him know you love him and you accept him no matter what.
2006-10-10 02:35:38 · answer #2 · answered by ncamedtech 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried just being his friend? Just go to him and tell him that you have noticed that something is bothering him and you hate to see him this way.Tell him that you dont want to pry, and you arent accussing him of ANYTHING you just want him to know that you are there if he needs anything. Let him know that just because you are his parent doesnt mean that you cant be his friend. Reflect on your parenting style, have you given him any reason to think that telling you something important to him wouldnt be to you? Or that his honesty may wind him up in some trouble? Negativity always has a reason behind it, the key is openness and patience, but most of all trust.
2006-10-10 02:39:21 · answer #3 · answered by zebalbanangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are you won't. He will have to experience some hard times to understand it for himself. I've seen the same thing in other teenages that age. It's almost scary how callous some of them seem to be.
2006-10-10 02:28:56 · answer #4 · answered by nobluffzone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wauld suggest staying positive urself everytime u speak 2 him as i have a 17yrold brother with the same problem no matter how hard it gets speak 2 him positive as transition into adult hood can be a tough thing u will be teaching him fundamentals with emotional control for when he branches out on his own...
2006-10-10 02:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by LARNI 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to give more info why is his attitude negative most likely its bcuz you might be nagging or controlling trying talking to ur son open communtions is very important if hes really bad try counseling
2006-10-10 02:31:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋