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<blockquote data-quote="Praecepta" data-source="post: 703307" data-attributes="member: 20025"><p>Well kind of late to start, but you need to start at the VERY beginning!</p><p></p><p>That is to make a list of house rules along with consequences if he does breaks those rules. Print these rules out and tape them to a kitchen cabinet.</p><p></p><p>There are things you CAN do or DO NOT have to do for him. Think about what he likes and would dislike so far as things you buy for him or things you do for him.</p><p></p><p>Maybe you buy soda pop for the house and he likes that? Good boys get soda pop, bad boys get water!</p><p></p><p>Maybe he likes TV. Good boys get to watch TV, bad boys don't! (Move the TV in your room and LOCK IT UP!)</p><p></p><p>Maybe he likes McDonalds. And dislikes something you make at home. Bad boys can eat what you cook or go without. Good boys get to eat at McDonalds.</p><p></p><p>Note the above is like trying to change the direction, a very large ship at sea, is heading. You apply pressure on one side and nothing happens at first. Then after awhile you might notice a slight change in direction. Over time, the ship eventually changes course.</p><p></p><p>Basically I don't think there is a whole lot you can do at this late stage. But the above is something you CAN do! Also don't hesitate to call the police on him and press charges if he gets violent or does anything illegal. Might put him on notice you have had it.</p><p></p><p>Find family rules by searching google.com for the words: family rules</p><p></p><p>Also ask your school counselor if there are any parenting classes in your area you can attend. They can help you with family rules and consequences.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Praecepta, post: 703307, member: 20025"] Well kind of late to start, but you need to start at the VERY beginning! That is to make a list of house rules along with consequences if he does breaks those rules. Print these rules out and tape them to a kitchen cabinet. There are things you CAN do or DO NOT have to do for him. Think about what he likes and would dislike so far as things you buy for him or things you do for him. Maybe you buy soda pop for the house and he likes that? Good boys get soda pop, bad boys get water! Maybe he likes TV. Good boys get to watch TV, bad boys don't! (Move the TV in your room and LOCK IT UP!) Maybe he likes McDonalds. And dislikes something you make at home. Bad boys can eat what you cook or go without. Good boys get to eat at McDonalds. Note the above is like trying to change the direction, a very large ship at sea, is heading. You apply pressure on one side and nothing happens at first. Then after awhile you might notice a slight change in direction. Over time, the ship eventually changes course. Basically I don't think there is a whole lot you can do at this late stage. But the above is something you CAN do! Also don't hesitate to call the police on him and press charges if he gets violent or does anything illegal. Might put him on notice you have had it. Find family rules by searching google.com for the words: family rules Also ask your school counselor if there are any parenting classes in your area you can attend. They can help you with family rules and consequences. [/QUOTE]
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