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<blockquote data-quote="TerryJ2" data-source="post: 83095" data-attributes="member: 3419"><p>No, I am no pro by any means, but he seems to be acting out and being extremely immature. Kids know where to hit hardest when it comes to emotions, don't they?</p><p>And hey, face it, you've given him plenty to be un-cool about ... race and sex, those old topics you're not supposed to discuss at the dinner table (okay, religion is in there, too, LOL!)</p><p>He's pushinging your buttons. You're letting him. I get to say this because I let my son push my buttons and am working hard at not letting it hurt. A lot of us here have the same issue.</p><p></p><p>You know how he thought you were being unreasonable about not letting him go to a pro basketball game unsupervised? That is a perfect way to set limits. Do not, do not, do NOT let his resentment get under your skin. In fact, the louder he complains, the more you know you are getting through to him. Go for it. No matter what race or sex you are, you are the parent. You are in charge.</p><p></p><p>Do you expect him to say, "Thank you for grounding me. I am so mature I understand completely and am ever so grateful to you." ? NOT!</p><p></p><p>You yourself said he's got a conscience, so he's not a sociopath. He's just acting out, bigtime.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget to reward him when he does something good. It's really hard to find the good, but it can be comething small, like, if he holds open the door for you, carries groceries, or answers the phone nicely.</p><p></p><p>Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TerryJ2, post: 83095, member: 3419"] No, I am no pro by any means, but he seems to be acting out and being extremely immature. Kids know where to hit hardest when it comes to emotions, don't they? And hey, face it, you've given him plenty to be un-cool about ... race and sex, those old topics you're not supposed to discuss at the dinner table (okay, religion is in there, too, LOL!) He's pushinging your buttons. You're letting him. I get to say this because I let my son push my buttons and am working hard at not letting it hurt. A lot of us here have the same issue. You know how he thought you were being unreasonable about not letting him go to a pro basketball game unsupervised? That is a perfect way to set limits. Do not, do not, do NOT let his resentment get under your skin. In fact, the louder he complains, the more you know you are getting through to him. Go for it. No matter what race or sex you are, you are the parent. You are in charge. Do you expect him to say, "Thank you for grounding me. I am so mature I understand completely and am ever so grateful to you." ? NOT! You yourself said he's got a conscience, so he's not a sociopath. He's just acting out, bigtime. Don't forget to reward him when he does something good. It's really hard to find the good, but it can be comething small, like, if he holds open the door for you, carries groceries, or answers the phone nicely. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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