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@manifestmktg This can be a tricky path. Anecdotal experience: Years ago, I was talking to my kid's therapist about his lack of respecting peoples privacy. Like eavesdropping on private conversations, going through people's stuff (ours, people we'd visit), listening in then gossiping about...

@getlostinthewild Sending hugs, that is stressful. Where specifically are his struggles? Does he not do his work or he does it and it's wrong? Is he bored or so far behind he feels it's pointless ? What is the school system like there? Are there other types of schools with different...

@jen1458 Some kids just need more sleep. How does he feel if he gets 10 or 11 hours? What is his natural wake time if in optimal sleep conditions? I have one teen who does fine with limited sleep. I have another who is a bear to be around if it's less than 9-10 hours. That kid would prefer to...

@k3at I have a theatre kid. I can't imagine the teacher telling you no on the school show. I've never made all my kids' performances for a show, i usually attend 2, do back stage for another. Miss the others (I have other kids). But I do make sure someone is at every performance. So that may...

@mrsmollett The other mom has a very different view than you, and it was disingenuous to lead you to believe she was there when she was actually at the casino or sleeping. It's fine to have boundaries, and you dont need the other mom's approval for your boundaries. It's actuallty important...

@thedevilaintthatbad Ouch, this is a hard situation. He is 18 though, and currently has support from your ex, even if you disagree with the form the support is taking. Maybe for the time being, switch your approach from what you want for his future to just focusing on your relationship with...

@dean01 I wish my teen would own up to stuff or stop doing it lol! So to me that sounds like he is on the right path. No harm came of it, it seems, and he learned from it and is now cleaning it up. Sounds like the most hoped-for outcome to mistakes.