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I feel like I "can't" discipline my depressed teen
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<blockquote data-quote="BusynMember" data-source="post: 678484" data-attributes="member: 1550"><p>Who diagnosed depression and how bad is it?</p><p></p><p>I ask because I had severe depression as a teen, but I still needed to do t he right thing. It is unlikely he will commit suicide because you ban his girlfriend from sleeping in his bed in YOUR house. Yes, it is YOUR house and that is way beyond disrespectful. And he knows it and is using his depression to get you to fear disallowing it. You absolutely have every right and in my opinion SHOULD put your foot down on that. And, as one poster said, maybe he needs to be out of the house during your working hours. He can go to the library and maybe learn something. NEVER EVER leave him alone at night in your house. That's temptation for ANY teenager.You did not "ruin my life." He isn't going to marry this young teen. You put your foot down and enforced your rules in your own house.</p><p></p><p>Are you positive he is not taking recreational drugs? I mean positive? Is so, how? After all, he is drinking. I would lock up every liquor bottle you have. All of it.If the cops ever find out, possibly from a friend your son or his girlfriend tell, that there is underage drinking in your home, YOU could get into trouble. It's your job to make sure it doesn't happen.</p><p></p><p>Hugs and more hugs for your hurting heart, but please take care of YOURSELF. You matter too and I hate to see him seeming to manipulate you to get to sleep with his girlfriend in your home. You really don't know if they are just cuddling or having sex. My guess would be having sex, but either way, this is not acceptable in your home, your sanctuary, your castle.</p><p></p><p>To me there would be serious consequences. He's not in school. He doesn't need a cell phone or the internet and he should get a job if he wants name brand clothing or junk food. If he doesn't want to get a job or go back to school, well, he can live a boring life without you paying for his toys and junk food. Nothing motivates by making a teenager bored. I'd even consider selling his videogame systems to bore him further.</p><p></p><p>I guess he also doesn't want to drive. I wouldn't pay for him to drive if he won't follow your rules. Without work or school, he certainly doesn't need to drive. j</p><p></p><p>I am sorry you are having such a hard time! Hugs <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BusynMember, post: 678484, member: 1550"] Who diagnosed depression and how bad is it? I ask because I had severe depression as a teen, but I still needed to do t he right thing. It is unlikely he will commit suicide because you ban his girlfriend from sleeping in his bed in YOUR house. Yes, it is YOUR house and that is way beyond disrespectful. And he knows it and is using his depression to get you to fear disallowing it. You absolutely have every right and in my opinion SHOULD put your foot down on that. And, as one poster said, maybe he needs to be out of the house during your working hours. He can go to the library and maybe learn something. NEVER EVER leave him alone at night in your house. That's temptation for ANY teenager.You did not "ruin my life." He isn't going to marry this young teen. You put your foot down and enforced your rules in your own house. Are you positive he is not taking recreational drugs? I mean positive? Is so, how? After all, he is drinking. I would lock up every liquor bottle you have. All of it.If the cops ever find out, possibly from a friend your son or his girlfriend tell, that there is underage drinking in your home, YOU could get into trouble. It's your job to make sure it doesn't happen. Hugs and more hugs for your hurting heart, but please take care of YOURSELF. You matter too and I hate to see him seeming to manipulate you to get to sleep with his girlfriend in your home. You really don't know if they are just cuddling or having sex. My guess would be having sex, but either way, this is not acceptable in your home, your sanctuary, your castle. To me there would be serious consequences. He's not in school. He doesn't need a cell phone or the internet and he should get a job if he wants name brand clothing or junk food. If he doesn't want to get a job or go back to school, well, he can live a boring life without you paying for his toys and junk food. Nothing motivates by making a teenager bored. I'd even consider selling his videogame systems to bore him further. I guess he also doesn't want to drive. I wouldn't pay for him to drive if he won't follow your rules. Without work or school, he certainly doesn't need to drive. j I am sorry you are having such a hard time! Hugs :)) [/QUOTE]
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