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@monae At 15- I’m certain(in the USA) he can get a job bagging groceries Honestly, it sounds like he has too much idle time . Kids with ADD need simulation all the time. They need something to do all the time, so if money isn’t too terrible of an issue, might I suggest actually enrolling him in...

@applegold Bungee cords? Backpacks? Bike rack?

@jermcoles I would also add to this - it’s ok to let the daughter know that SHE is the invited guest of you, and thst the tickets aren’t hers.

@megan1969 You answered your own problem In the last few sentences. Follow through and consistency are all that’s gonna work. He’s a teenager. Talk to him. It’s a pandemic. Talk to him. Anger will not solve anything. He’s clearly feelin some crap. Watch some videos on active listening...

@chang I did reply to this but for some reason it made it a new comment.. /silly reddit

@chang So I read a great article about chores and since we are new parents to a child who came from a hoarding/disgusting house- she has zero idea on how often chores need to be done to keep up with a house. I am by far not a great example of a house keeper and struggle daily but even I have...

@chang She does two chores a day-that’s it. The importance of the chores are more long term learning skills. My kids a total slob. She pours a glass of milk splashes it s all over the counter and walks away. If I find it- I go get her and make he wipe it up immediately. If she doesn’t do...