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I'm being bullied by my teenage son?
I have 2 teenagers at home and a 12 year old. All boys. I also have a 36 year old who is happily married and I'm very proud of. Big gap between 1st son and rest of the boys as started new relationship. My 18 year old has always been a bother - he has ADHA and OCD and this has only just been recognised. I hate confrontation and to keep it brief - I give in to save arguments when my partner gets home. Lots of money and running around is done for him by me. He's a 'jack the lad' as well and has been in loads of trouble - and paid for it - but his attitude at home stinks and he knows I can't handle it when my partner gets involved as I feel, strangely enough, that I should stick up for my son. How pathetic. My son isn't worried about confrontation ANYWHERE and as I work locally he contacts me at work or turns up - so, what do I do? Give in. It's getting so bad, I'm leaving work and giving him a lift somewhere - lying to work so I can sneak out. HELP- what can I do?
Sorry - ADHD not ADHA
10 Answers
- geordie.ladyLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
You are the problem here..you must stand up to this boy or both he and you will suffer even worse..children need guidelines..tell him what you expect of him and stick to it..if he wont conform then get your partner to back you up..
you may have let this go too far..you could lose your son..or your sanity..
you must act now...
- Anonymous1 decade ago
ADHA AND OCD are no excuse for this behavior is he on any kind of meds if not then he might need to. I don't like it any more than any one else but when there is violence involved then you should think about it. You shouldn't allow him to come to your job this will get you fired. Plus your boss might give a bad report to any new job offer. Some thing must be done what your doing is not working. I know that you said your parents try to help but you don't like it well Honey you need all the help you can get. If you are giving negative energy to you son this only adds fuel to the fire.Find something he likes and is good at and try to get him involved in it. Set down as a family and talk set grown rules for all to follow.Allow your parents to give advice but set some boundaries so that they both understand.
- 1 decade ago
Open your mouth and say enough! If you were to died tomorrow what would he do? Would he treat others the way he treated you. You need to speak up for you self do not give in. He only dose those thing because your soft and you let him get away with it. Think of your self have some confidences do not be the sucker he can push around you are the parent not him.And if he can not respect your rules/ wishes then you need to treat him as if he is a man a let him fin for his self. what i mean let him think his a men but still watch over him just do not give in.
Source(s): i have had the same problem i have a 12 year old daughter who acts the same way intell now. - 1 decade ago
First you and your partner need to sit him down and let him know what you expect of him and make rules and guideline. Type or right it up have him ask questions if something he doesn't understand, Let him know what you will and wont do and consequences if he brakes a rule. Also, if hes coming to your work place for nonsense dont leave. I would explain to your boss the situation. Also try some counseling for him, you have other children and thats not good for them. If you need to place him somewhere do it.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Your the bigger person here. You do not need to be pushed around luike that. If you have to lie to your work and husband for three days off and go somewhere where your son will not know where you are. Turn off your cell and do not bother to call your husband or friends. Just get away from it all and not get the nagging feeling to call your son to see if he needs a ift. While your by yourself remind yourself that you should be the one in control, not him. Tell him if ti wasn't for you, he wouldn't have air to breathe or food to eat. Of course you say how you feel when you go back. If he continues doing this to you, then I don't know what else to tell you.
- 1 decade ago
You have to talk to him. Most parents just let their kids walk all over them, but you have to be firm. He needs to know how you feel as a parent. He won't always have a parent to help him out. Punishments, in your case, don't seem like the best idea. Talking to him is the only way to get to him. Hope that helped.
- MECHValorLv 41 decade ago
he needs ot learn you won't always be around--try to push him to get a job. You need to put your foot down despite his "disability". My mother never took crap from us--at any age--course my folks are "old school". We were beaten/spanked til we were like 15-17. It's not the best way I agree. Kids nowadays are much more intelligent than we were in those times. Push him to find something he enjoys aside from work--something constructive.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Are you kidding.
Girl, have you ever heard of the phrase "I brought you into this world & I could take you out!" Don't take it seriously, but my point is either your son follows your way or he should hit the highway!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
your going too soft on them. tell them to clean up their act or you wont stick up for them anymore. you should be more strict with them or at least let them know that you are the boss.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Grow a backbone and tell him how it's going to be.