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<blockquote data-quote="meowbunny" data-source="post: 78921" data-attributes="member: 3626"><p>Once he's cooled down a bit, you might want to have him pick up the OJ container and clean any mess made by it. You did good by walking away. You didn't engage, you didn't let it escalate.</p><p></p><p>As to why he should say good morning to his sibling and guests, it is simple courtesy. If he can't be bothered, there is no reason why ANYONE in the house should bother with him. Maybe if he is totally ignored for a day or so he might see why he should be courteous to others.</p><p></p><p>Good luck! It is not easy changing the rules at any time, even less so with an immature "adult." I'm in that process now and it certainly makes for some interesting conversations and arguments. I am learning to walk away, even get out when necessary. </p><p></p><p>I am learning that I deserve to be treated with respect and courtesy. I think teaching my daughter this is easier than convincing myself I don't deserve to be treated with such disrespect. I should not be grateful when she does what should be done in any home. I should not walk on my tiptoes to keep from upsetting her. I should be able to say no without a battle. Slowly and surely, I am learning this. As I learn it, I teach it to my daughter. Slowly and surely you will learn this, too. Hopefully, your son will also learn. If he doesn't, then it is truly time for him to fend for himself even if he has no real place to call home.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="meowbunny, post: 78921, member: 3626"] Once he's cooled down a bit, you might want to have him pick up the OJ container and clean any mess made by it. You did good by walking away. You didn't engage, you didn't let it escalate. As to why he should say good morning to his sibling and guests, it is simple courtesy. If he can't be bothered, there is no reason why ANYONE in the house should bother with him. Maybe if he is totally ignored for a day or so he might see why he should be courteous to others. Good luck! It is not easy changing the rules at any time, even less so with an immature "adult." I'm in that process now and it certainly makes for some interesting conversations and arguments. I am learning to walk away, even get out when necessary. I am learning that I deserve to be treated with respect and courtesy. I think teaching my daughter this is easier than convincing myself I don't deserve to be treated with such disrespect. I should not be grateful when she does what should be done in any home. I should not walk on my tiptoes to keep from upsetting her. I should be able to say no without a battle. Slowly and surely, I am learning this. As I learn it, I teach it to my daughter. Slowly and surely you will learn this, too. Hopefully, your son will also learn. If he doesn't, then it is truly time for him to fend for himself even if he has no real place to call home. [/QUOTE]
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