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my teen sons are driving me crazy
Posted by: RONDA MERRITT on September 4, 2008 at 11:30PM EST
i am at my end with my sons my 15 year old is being rebelious and acting out in school he don't trying to do his work he just sit in class and does nothing but the good things about this he is very intelligent and smart. he is to big for displine and when i put him on punishment he does not stay cause when i go to work he does whatever he wants he may leave the house or come in late. his behavior is affecting my 13 year old son he is starting to act out as well but not as bad as my 15 year old so if anyone have any suggestion please!!!!!!!!!!!! let me know.
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Posted by: kelly O'Neal on October 1, 2008 11:55AM EST
Is there any way you can change your work hours to be home when your sons are? He has more freedom than his brain and emotions can deal with. One thing that has helped with my 15 year old daughter (we used to butt heads a lot) was giving her more affection and communicating honestly with her. When she says she want to be alone, it usually means something is hurt inside. It took a few weeks/month of increased affection combined with firm expectations to get things back in line. Consistency is hard but important.

Posted by: sj on September 9, 2008 10:22AM EST
Hey-- you sound really frustrated! I have a 15 year old and I know they get too big to discipline. He can be a pain, but luckily he is still respectful. There has always been consequences for bad actions in our household. At this point, your best incentive is to take things away that you are paying for--- phones, computers, fancy shoes or clothes, extra spending money--- room and board is all you get if you are not willing to play by the rules. Our kids have no appreciation for the stuff we supply them in life-- once it gets down to the bare bones sometimes they'll think about it!

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