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<blockquote data-quote="Frazzledmom" data-source="post: 405834"><p>Welcome although sorry you're here. My son sounds very similar to yours. How is your son outside the home. People rave about my son but at home he is HORRIBLE. We're currently dealing with very unrealistic goals and ideas. I think he truely believes that people will be good to him (feed him, give him jobs) because he is good looking and smart - why work for anything? He wants the entire family to move to Florida because it's warm and he likes it there better! He REALLY thinks this is a good idea! Of course he's also going to make millions with less than a high school diploma. For someone who is smart....</p><p> </p><p>The only red flag I saw was your anxiety. I think anxiety in teens can really look like anger and defiance. They just don't know what to do with those feelings. While sometimes it's a bit over the top for me, there is a lot of good stuff in the Love and Logic series. I really think natural consequences is the only thing that works. The problem with some of these kids is that they get by on their charm and don't face natural consequences until the consequences are really serious!!</p><p> </p><p>Keep coming back, these folks know a ton!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Frazzledmom, post: 405834"] Welcome although sorry you're here. My son sounds very similar to yours. How is your son outside the home. People rave about my son but at home he is HORRIBLE. We're currently dealing with very unrealistic goals and ideas. I think he truely believes that people will be good to him (feed him, give him jobs) because he is good looking and smart - why work for anything? He wants the entire family to move to Florida because it's warm and he likes it there better! He REALLY thinks this is a good idea! Of course he's also going to make millions with less than a high school diploma. For someone who is smart.... The only red flag I saw was your anxiety. I think anxiety in teens can really look like anger and defiance. They just don't know what to do with those feelings. While sometimes it's a bit over the top for me, there is a lot of good stuff in the Love and Logic series. I really think natural consequences is the only thing that works. The problem with some of these kids is that they get by on their charm and don't face natural consequences until the consequences are really serious!! Keep coming back, these folks know a ton! [/QUOTE]
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