my son is 16 years old, He's been having an attitude since 15, His attitude consist of shutting people out, failing grades, lack of sense of humor and quick to anger, He is not doing drugs, he does not run the streets, He's in the house all the time, He has younger siblings and at times he's shut them out as well. I have sought counseling, but the courselor has experience the same thing. I try my best to show love, care, and affection, he just don't want it. My children as well as everyone else knows that im a good mom. Im so sick and tire of his damn attitude, he's lazy and gets mad when we ask him to clean. I found him a job thinking that this would help, actually it made matters worse, now he really does'nt talk, he acts arrogant and refused to tell me how much his first pay was, which is under the table, I explained to him that he works hard and i just wanted to know, to be sure he is not being ripped off. He looked at me and roll his eyes. Should I send him to Job Corp!.
2007-04-03 12:26:40 · 6 answers · asked by dtj22 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
OMG, sorry mom but teens can be strange. I think that you should stay being supportive & strong. Don't give in to his negative attitude, just stay calm & understanding even if you don't understand. Time is what he needs to figure out what/why he is feeling so bad. Is Dad around? Maybe Dad can get in there & talk to him man to man. Goodluck!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-04-03 12:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Reckless 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is sooo normal. He's 16. That's how 16 year olds are. He's coming into his adulthood and wants his privacy and semi-independence now. He probably rolled his eyes because he feels like he would know if he were being ripped off and doesn't need his mom to check for him. Don't you remember 16? I used to think my parents were so stupid and didn't want to be bothered by anybody. I always had an attitude. But I grew older and got over it. Just like he will. It's just a phase in his life you have to ride out. Most of us go through it and most of us turn out just fine. It has no reflection on you as a parent. Once he gets older he'll understand that maybe you do know a thing or two about a thing or two.....but you can't tell that to a 16 yr. old.
2007-04-03 19:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by ammellisa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Military School sounds more like what he needs. Look into Camden Military School or Fort Union.
I know of some people who went to Job Corp and came back home changed. When I say changed I mean in a bad way...
2007-04-03 19:58:28 · answer #3 · answered by toshibella 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he's a teenager, that's how they act; .....been there done that; still have one.......this too shall pass......mom of 21 and 18 year old GIRLS.....they are way worse than boys...so be happy!
2007-04-03 19:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by abc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot camp would be better for this Mr. Smarty Pants!
2007-04-03 19:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He needs a good spanking!
2007-04-03 19:30:33 · answer #6 · answered by E! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋