Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 I didn't say too much about myself cuz I didn't know exactly how this worked. So I'll try to be a little more expansive. My son has never had a year at school (and he is now 14) where I have not heard from his teacher, the principal etc regarding his behavior problems. There seem to frequently be huge issues to deal with. Stealing from a neighbor, getting caught kissing repeatedly at school after being told not to, hitting a kid, spitting in a kid's hair, denting a car it goes on and on. It seems like something always comes up and sometimes I feel like he likes the pot to be stirred. I am not always proud of how I react to him. I want to be calm and collected but I can't believe the stuff he does! I tend to lecture which I'm sure does no good. He is so talented academically and athletically but puts no effort into anything. He does not do well in school. He has a lot of friends and tries to never be alone. If he is home alone he has a telephone glued to his ear. He resents any guidance I give him and gets so upset at me and can twist stuff. It's like he really believes that he is always right and I'm just mean. It is very hard for me as I am a very reserved person and I can't believe I have this outlandish child. I find it hard to deal with so many people calling me expecting me to control my son. I have another son who feels victimized by my older son and the younger one presents next to no problems. Anyway I'm glad I found you guys. I'd also really like to talk to anyone who has adopted children as there are a whole slew of issues around that too. Looking forward to learning from you guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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