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DS is 11, but well into teenage hormones..... He started secondary school this September, and they have been absolutely great - well supportive with everything, but DS has not made any friends at all. He goes to several clubs including a "breakers" club at break/lunch time for kids who have dificulties dealing with that time, but can barely name another child, never mind claim to be friends with them. He is very unhappy with his lfe at the moment - he desperately wants to have friends and to play with others:( It doesn't help that he is very big for his age (5'4 and over 10 stone), but still plays like a 5 year old - very physical and in your face, so is always being told off for being too rough/dangerous. We have been having some real battles at home about the way he behaves towards us as his parents - he shouts a lot and always speaks in terse commands/orders rather than asking for things.... Dad gets really angry at this, and they are at loggerheads every day:( He has reported dad twice for hitting him, even though he doesn't! (both SS and school have completely dismissed the allegations after investigating). He says no-one listens to him and no-one cares about him - I know that is normal teenage talk, but I think he believes it all the time.... Does anyone have any advice to help DS feel better about himself or to help with the home dynamics? Its really geting us down:(