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Parenting

leftofcool

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2. As sad as this sounds, if he won't go to counseling to get help, let him hit rock bottom

Reply to FirstLight (Original post)

Thu Nov 9, 2017, 09:47 PM

Nov 2017

As a teacher (before retirement), I worked with kids just like him. Could be, instead of telling him what to do, just keep telling him you love him no matter what and that you hope he will see some light. Don't throw him out, don't get physical, just give him as much love as possible. Hug him if he will let you and be nice. Sometimes, it is we parents who have to change first.

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As sad as this sounds, if he won't go to counseling to get help, let him hit rock bottom leftofcool Nov 2017 #2

exactly what I am doing... FirstLight Nov 2017 #4

Okay, I have to ask this. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #7

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