He is depressed all the time. Grades are so so and he is very quite
2007-06-23 21:27:48 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I am not a muslim just half asleep. typing this. This to him is a serious time in his life
2007-06-23 21:51:43 · update #1
Does his dad have a camera, web cam video camera? IF so ask him to make your son a video telling him how much he loves him, not to worry and that He is proud of him for how he is coping with the deployment. If not try a letter. That has helped a lot of military kids i know, i dont have any kids yet, but when i do.. we will do this too. It won't make the pain go away but knowing his dad is proud of him may give him the lift he needs to get through this rough patch.
Also, try to get him involved in activities to keep his mind occupied or if nothing else works try counseling, even if its just the school counselor, it helps.
2007-06-24 05:58:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him involved in a sport, or an after school program. You know, call a tennis coach up and say you want lessons for him twice a week, he'll have something to look forward too. See about a baseball team in the area, there are probably many.
How about a bowling league, I'm sure he has some friends, that would be fun. Buy a pet, a kitten or puppy may be perfect to cheer up the kid.
Girls will just get him and trouble, and try to sawk off his pen15 club. That's no good for the young lad.
2007-06-23 21:32:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand his depression as I feel the same about having our soldiers in another country when they are needed at home. I must also add how proud I am that they are ready and willing to give so much for all of us.
Perhaps you can get him involved in something to help all the soldiers. Have him start a care package project in school for example.
There is an excellent site called www.soldiersangels.com perhaps you should join as there is much support for you also. Maybe have him get a soldier pen-pal and talk out his concerns to someone that's there. I know they would love to get involved.
See what others are doing and introduce your son to the pride we have in his father and in him for his sacrifice at a time when he needs his dad. One of my pen-pal soldiers said the real hero's are the ones at home keeping their spirits up and making them proud of their strength. Tell him how important his accomplishments are to his dad, have him write a letter everyday of the things he's doing. There are many support groups where you can talk to others with the same problems.
As depression can be serious it couldn't hurt to seek a therapist specializing in teens. Its a hard time to have a father so far away.
God Bless you and your family.
2007-06-23 22:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have any uncles or older cousins that can play the male role as a father figure to help ease the mind for awhile?
I know that when my Dad was in the Intensive Care Burn Unit and was unconscious for 2 weeks that my Favorite uncle sure helped me out a lot as far as emotions and just having a male figure around.
2007-06-23 21:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gump023 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
See if a neighbor will take him fishing, throw a football, teach him how to change the oil in the car. Maybe an Uncle or a Family friend could help out. There's always Big Brother's/Big Sister's.
2007-06-24 00:52:43 · answer #5 · answered by armyparalegal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could have him do special projects to send to his dad, like painting and stuff. Try to get him involved in sports or activities, or if he plays/participates already you could take a lot of photographs to send to his dad. Most importantly tho, try to get him to open up. It's so hard to keep those emotions inside. He's probably scared and confused, along with a bunch of other things. It might help if you tell him what your emotions are, and then ask him what his are.
Good luck :)
2007-06-23 21:42:31 · answer #6 · answered by *RaMi* 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yeah! you could by a dictionary and a grammer book and help improve each others english.
13 year old BOY
2007-06-24 07:51:29 · answer #7 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that's a very sad one. maybe try making a scrapbook with him. pictures may help, then he can see his dad anytime. best wishes.
2007-06-23 21:36:10 · answer #8 · answered by kiposh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whats with all these muslims posting these questions?Dont you think we can tell by the bad english and bad spelling?
2007-06-23 21:46:26 · answer #9 · answered by jnwmom 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Knock on president door and beg him to release his /her father back home.
2007-06-23 21:48:50 · answer #10 · answered by chasen54 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋