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@goodlistener …..You’re spending $10,000 on a sweet 16 party for her? And she can’t be bothered to do her schoolwork? I’d take away all internet and all socializing until she’s current on all assignments, with at least passing grades.

@soberarthur I second this, OP. I would get him a tutor to help him keep on top of assignments so he can keep doing what he loves. Take that away and what incentive does he have? What does he have left in his life to enjoy? With a tutor it will be an impartial outsider helping him, instead of...

@shelbylynn92 Wow, that is way too familiar (not from my son, but from the addict I knew). Jumping around from topic to topic, forgetting what they say right after they say it (contradicting himself, forgetting he brought up the tangent you replied to), and calling you crazy. He needs to hear...

@shelbylynn92 The main thing is to preserve your relationship with him, because love will prevent/mitigate a lot of emotional problems. Pick something he really likes and make a point to do it with him once a week. Make sure that he has consequences rather than punishments, and those...

@shelbylynn92 I read the whole thing. First, as a mom I’m proud of you. Really proud. Consider yourself hugged. Second…the attitude problems you’re describing are major red flags for future substance abuse issues. Everything is someone else’s fault and he shouldn’t have to be responsible for...

@thecore1234 If he’s not getting enough Vitamin D and B, that’s a factor in depression/anxiety. Also, if he’s not eating enough in general, or not getting enough protein/fat relative to his caloric intake. A high protein breakfast every day might do wonders for him. A couple of ideas based on...

@thecore1234 I have Downtime on the teens’ phones and I have social media blocked on it. They can message with their friends and play games (like GamePigeon) with them, and FaceTime (when the phone isn’t on downtime). Social media use is a major contributor to depression and generally a huge...