Senior becoming very rude...

[Anonymous]

And parent(s) really not okay with it. After 17 years does it wind up like this??? Leaves for college in a few months. Did we raise a genius a**hole?

[Anonymous]

Soiling the nest. Not sure how one deals with it tho.

[Anonymous]

Stress and fear. Be consistent in your parenting and kind.

[Anonymous]

That is really upsetting, because you want things to go smoothly in what feels like their last months at home. (In reality, they come home a lot during college, and for extended periods.)

Just continue to maintain a level of respect you deserve, but try to stay calm.

I don't know if they are feeling their oats or just suddenly think they are adults. But it is very hard to tolerate.

[Anonymous]

Normal. And absolutely, guttingly heartbreaking. I lived it two years ago and it's still a very raw wound, even though he's (nearly) delightful now when he's home on breaks.

It's hard advice to follow, but try to not spend these last few weeks fighting. Love him through it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Soiling the nest. Not sure how one deals with it tho.

It’s this. Here’s a good piece on what’s the cause and how to deal:

https://grownandflown.com/soiling-the-nest-teens-being-bad/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And parent(s) really not okay with it. After 17 years does it wind up like this??? Leaves for college in a few months. Did we raise a genius a**hole?

Genius a$$hole?

[Anonymous]

Stay kind. Don't ruin your relationship at this point. All of you would regret it.

[Anonymous]

As someone else said, stress and fear. Rise above it.

[Anonymous]

It’s common. Perhaps nature’s way of preparing for imminent departure. Just be patient. They “come back.”

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And parent(s) really not okay with it. After 17 years does it wind up like this??? Leaves for college in a few months. Did we raise a genius a**hole?

Soiling the best. It’s normal. Be kind to yourself and grace for your teen (within limits).

[Anonymous]

Soiling the nest not best

[Anonymous]

While I understand typical teenage and young adult behavior, I don't put up with rudeness toward me. I reminded my kids (youngest is now 20) that it is always better to be on my good side than on my bad side. It has worked out fine.

[Anonymous]

It's the worst age, but brief unless you make something of it.

[Anonymous]

Watch an animal wean. They literally kick the puppies/kittens out of the nest.

Perfectly normal.

You will drop more f bombs over the next few months than all the other years of parenting combined.