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I am so mentally exhausted from him!
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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 358980" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>Why not make him go get a JOB? He is old enough. Then you can make him pay for all his own stuff other than thriftstore clothes, a bed and pillow and blanket, and basic food and the roof over his head. Want to watch tv? Two bucks an hour. Want to go online? Ten bucks an hour. Want to use the phone? Buck a call (I don't make change) or get a pay as you go and pay for it yourself. </p><p></p><p>I am not joking. Charge him enough for regular stuff that isn't a necessity and he won't have TIME to do anything but work. If you feel REALLY mean, talk to someone at the YMCA and get him lined up for a job as a day camp counsellor!!! That will keep him busy and let him experience dealing with kids who act up and act all cute when they are in trouble.</p><p></p><p>Has he been evaluated for any learning disabilities or mental illness or emotional disturbances? If there are any they can contribute to his behavior. I recommend a full exam by a neuropsychologist.</p><p></p><p>Pick up a copy of The Explosive child at the library or bookstore. Those methods help with almost all kids (and husband's - lol). I also recommend parenting teens with love and logic - you can learn more about it at <a href="http://www.loveandlogic.com" target="_blank">www.loveandlogic.com</a> .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 358980, member: 1233"] Why not make him go get a JOB? He is old enough. Then you can make him pay for all his own stuff other than thriftstore clothes, a bed and pillow and blanket, and basic food and the roof over his head. Want to watch tv? Two bucks an hour. Want to go online? Ten bucks an hour. Want to use the phone? Buck a call (I don't make change) or get a pay as you go and pay for it yourself. I am not joking. Charge him enough for regular stuff that isn't a necessity and he won't have TIME to do anything but work. If you feel REALLY mean, talk to someone at the YMCA and get him lined up for a job as a day camp counsellor!!! That will keep him busy and let him experience dealing with kids who act up and act all cute when they are in trouble. Has he been evaluated for any learning disabilities or mental illness or emotional disturbances? If there are any they can contribute to his behavior. I recommend a full exam by a neuropsychologist. Pick up a copy of The Explosive child at the library or bookstore. Those methods help with almost all kids (and husband's - lol). I also recommend parenting teens with love and logic - you can learn more about it at [url]www.loveandlogic.com[/url] . [/QUOTE]
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