He stays in bed until noon saying he is sick and then gets up early afternoon saying he feels better and starts playing computer games.
2006-11-26 10:53:47 · 29 answers · asked by Jeffrey K 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
well hes not stupid lol
2006-11-26 10:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not too much to ask! Reading your question, and looking at the answers, I agree with the comments about "who's in charge here." But no one addressed a deeper issue: You and your hubby are way far apart on your thoughts about the reasonableness of his staying out 7 nights a week. Until the two of you present a united front, your son is going to drive a tractor trailer through the wedge that is open for him. I worked every day after school when I was 14 thru 16, and as the oldest of three raised by a mostly single mom, contributed token payment to the family coffers. That gave me some room for negotiation when things like bedtimes, curfews, etc., came up. But you're within your parental right (no, duty!) to expect some quality family time. Does he go to school? At 16, if not why not? Regarding him coming home late and expecting diner, my mom had a policy - dinner is at six, if I was not there, I was on my own, and there may or may not be leftovers for me to fix. At 16, he *is* exercising his wings and establishing his independence. But if he thinks at 20 or 30 or 40 or 50 that he'll be able to come and go as he pleases and have everyone at his beck and call, he'll be in for a rude awakening. Best he learn the realities of life right now. Good luck, you need to reprioritize the thoughs of both your 16y.o. son AND your hubby.
2016-05-23 06:09:56 · answer #2 · answered by Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. What is "sick"? A stomachache? A bad headache? A sore throat? Have the kid TELL you what it is that he is sick with before letting him stay home from school just to make sure it doesn't warrant a doctor's visit. This will change a faker's mind.
Sometimes kids need a "sick" day from school just like parents need a "sick" day from work. Have a talk with him and make sure there are no reasons/things going on at school making him want to play "sick." Also, how are his grades? Can he afford a day off if it isn't a major sickness?
After making sure everything is okay, cut him some slack and let the kid play. Of course, if "Johnny" is doing this repeatedly, you'd be crazy to let him stay home in the first place.
2006-11-26 13:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by BookLady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he shouldn't. if he's to sick to go to school hen he's to sick to play games. Education is very important, staying home sick half the day then getting up and playing games is a sign that he really doesn't care about his education nor does he have any idea where he would lke to be n life in te to twenty years.
2006-11-26 10:58:33 · answer #4 · answered by slocum 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In our house the rule is -If you don't go to school, you don't get out of bed. Of course exceptions are made for eating and bathroom trips, but that's it. No friends can come over for visits, no phone calls allowed,and no video/computer games until school resumes.
2006-11-26 11:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by sassysugarchef 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no he should not if he does that, because he is making excuses to stay home from school. trust me if he doesnt looks sick or sounds sick then make him go to school. and even when he is sick don't let him play games just make him stay in bed and sleep.
2006-11-26 10:59:33 · answer #6 · answered by breezy_fosho 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE!! That boy is working you! That would only work once in my house, no feaver, no vomit. They go to school, belive me if he really dosent feel good let him come home and go to bed. But for sure no games (lets make it fun for them to stay home or what?)
There should be no phone, no friends, no computer ( unless for homework).
If he is sick he should get rested so that he can go to school the next day.
My kids WANT to go to school!!
2006-11-26 11:00:22 · answer #7 · answered by ohdarnitsmeagain 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
, because that's how it is. When they are young the are sick in the morning, because they are groggy, and they don't feel good, but through the day they get better and let them play, because if I was feeling better, I wouldn't want to sit around in a bed, I'd want to do something. So don't nag, limit time
2006-11-26 10:57:05 · answer #8 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My bro does that my mom sends em to school and if he goes to the office saying he feels sick she don't give a damn just let him sit there like a fool
2006-11-26 12:53:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This reminds me of my son. I set rules, no school, no outside, no GAMES! If they are too sick to sit at a desk and learn, then they are too sick to sit and play a game.
2006-11-26 11:30:09 · answer #10 · answered by mom*2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is sick then he is to sick to be on the computer playing games
2006-11-26 10:55:13 · answer #11 · answered by conundrum_dragon 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋