2007-07-15 08:59:21 · 14 answers · asked by mm 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sit him down and ask him what he would do if he was in your shoes? When he comes up with an answer let him know why or why not that would work, until you both come up with a solution that you are both happy with.
2007-07-15 09:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by lippy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want his way, then it's no way. In many situations parents do too much talking and not enough parenting. You're the adult and his authority figure. Be strong for him and rein him in. Make clear what the boundaries and expectations are so there is no arguing about it, or less, because they'll always try to "reason" with us. Make him earn rewards by his good behavior, good grades, respectfulness, contributing to the household by helping out. Or, if he's old enough he should be working this summer. Kids thrive on structure and discipline, give him what he needs with loving and firm guidance.
2007-07-15 16:05:20 · answer #2 · answered by gma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let me keep it real with you cause I'm a parent as well... Well you need to put your foot down!!!!!! Who is the parent around here you or your son????? If he doesn't listen... simply take away what he likes best and if that doesn't work whoop his ***. I swear parents these days are sooooo scare of their kids.. Trust me I'm not..... If my kids ever try to pull one of those, they will be down on the ground.. YOu need to be more discipline and on it at all time. You can't let your kids act like this.. they are your babies not your parents.
2007-07-15 16:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by one of a kind 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what are some of the problems you are having? if he thinks he is soo grown up you can tell him you will start treating him like an adult. tell him he has to pay rent, cook his own meals, buy his own stuff. thatll last a day then he'll maybe he'll be ready to listen to you.
2007-07-15 16:02:00 · answer #4 · answered by cyndaylou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to him nicely for a while, let him talk about his problems.
If that doesn't work, then hit him with anything you can find in the room, make him suffer as much as you want (it's up to you.)
2007-07-15 16:06:57 · answer #5 · answered by Old_Horsey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him that you feel he is being selfish, and inconsiderate of your feelings. That he needs to learn to share and cooperate with other people. Tell him that you guys are a family, it is a group effort and that he is not the leader that gets to make all the decisions.
2007-07-15 16:04:05 · answer #6 · answered by shelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom asks this to but, yea just give him space,time let him come to you,,,and some time you just have to let him get away with some stuff because if you do hell fell like you trust him more.
2007-07-15 16:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him its his way when he starts paying for the bills and when he pays for the rent.....this is your house and u make the rules
2007-07-15 16:02:31 · answer #8 · answered by califababy25 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suggest he move out, get a job and support himself while he still knows everything.
2007-07-15 16:02:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im 18teen and if i ever said that to my father that it was either my way or no way he made sure that i didnt go anywere or doing anything, i think you should stand up to your teen and tell him who really wears the pants.
2007-07-15 16:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by nikky 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋