my son is in high school,kinda on the quiet side.has a group of friends,plays sports,but does not leave the house much.is there a problem or is that just the way kids are today with their video games and computer.when asked if there is anything wrong,the response is always the same..."i'm okay"am i over reacting?
2007-10-11 22:56:29 · 15 answers · asked by mojo569 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Just be supportive and keep asking. I was picked on in high school, but found my niche in college. He might be a late bloomer.
Parents can't solve all their kids' problems, but they should be the steady base that kids can always come back to.
You might ask him why he doesn't go out more -- in a friendly manner. Accept his answers. He might talk about it more later. Driving in the car is a great time to have this kind of discussion, BTW.
If he's got some friends, and is active in extra-curricular, I think he's doing pretty well.
2007-10-11 23:08:32 · answer #1 · answered by Madame M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is hard because your instinct as a parent tells you to go and protect your child whatever the cost, but running to the school, making a huge fuss could potntially make the situation worse for him. So, I would advise that you ring his head of year and ask how his schoolwork/ behaviour is coming on, if he has a good crowd of friends, and if they have noticed any thing worrying. A good school will listen to your concerns and deal with the matter responsibly. Above all else, even if he pretends not to be listening or interested, reassure him that you are proud of him and love him dearly.....I can assure you he is :)
2007-10-12 00:25:49 · answer #2 · answered by monkhelz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first i will talk to him ask him some question why don,t you want to go to so and so house pick up the phone and call some of your friends.and if you think in something at school go their like you are checking up on his class work and talk to all his teacher sand then if it were something i think the teachers will let you no.and then if nothing comes up in school take the video games and computer tell him him he was 1 hour a day for the computer and video games. it not good for them.
2007-10-12 04:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by tamvon2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Mojo, May be you are over reacting. Teach your son how to box and the next time something happens it will be your son walking away from a bully who got taught a lesson.
Lol
A Friend,
poppy1
2007-10-12 18:04:24 · answer #4 · answered by poppy1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps your son would talk to someone other than you? You could also talk to his teachers or coaches to see if they notice anything wrong. Bottom line--- maybe you are over-reacting, but if think there is something wrong, you are wise to look into any situations that may be affecting your child.
2007-10-11 23:10:13 · answer #5 · answered by older is wiser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lots of kids are quiet. Take him out. Take him to dinner, to the beach, go to the movies, what TV with him, do all sorts of stuff and spend quality time with him. Maybe he is kind of lonely? He might losen up and tell you about his day. Eh, some kids are like that. I'm kinda lazy, and kind of sporty, it all depends on how I feel that day. So sometimes I go out, sometimes I stay home.
2007-10-11 23:00:53 · answer #6 · answered by Confetti! 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to be like that but then he will be an addict @ home.. He will feel addicted to video gamez and the PC..
He must go out and play I gues
I m no Dr Phil but this is what I think!
2007-10-11 23:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
he may just be the kind of kid that does like to stay inside and play video games if there was something really going on you would know and your son wouldn't be able to hide it very well.
2007-10-11 23:01:55 · answer #8 · answered by ~mumof2boys~ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could answer... but its me whos doing it ;-)
Nah only joking, ask the teachers to keep an eye on him but do it descreatly make sure your son or any-one else dosnt know or that could cause problems aswell.
2007-10-11 23:01:06 · answer #9 · answered by Gaz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My teenage daughter is the same way. I honestly think it's just the age they're at. I think it's normal. I'm sure they'll snap out of it soon.
2007-10-11 23:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by CFol27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋