Normal for almost 14 year old boy?

[Anonymous]

My son has been really grouchy. He almost never wants to spend time with my husband and I, and his resilience for non-electronic activities (mostly sports) is lower than usual (meaning that he is more easily frustrated when things are not going his way). I try hard to make food that he likes, and be supportive, but it rarely goes anywhere in terms of achieving a positive interaction. Is this normal for this age, or is something wrong?

[Anonymous]

Normal

[Anonymous]

You need to push him to the limit

[Anonymous]

In my experience normal at times. I have a boy this age and talk to a good number of moms of boys this age.

If the kid is NEVER upbeat or positive with you, I'd think that was out of the norm.

My kid has things he loves to do and I do those things with him and those are positive moments. Also, if he's going to be talkative, he tends to be the most chatty right when I want to go to bed. Which sucks. But when I see those openings, I put aside what I'd rather be doing (reading my book in bed) and chat with him. That is probably the most chatty he is ever in any setting.

I'd keep looking for the moments. I think they will be there for you. Good luck. We will all get through this age!

[Anonymous]

I get the most info and conversation out of my teenager while driving her around. She can talk without my eyes on her which I think is less pressure

[Anonymous]

Sounds normal. (That doesn't mean that something might also be wrong, but what you wrote sounds typical.)

One thing you didn't mention is sleep. Especially with changing hormones and potential growth spurts, it can be good to make sure that he's getting enough sleep.

[Anonymous]

One thing you didn't mention is sleep. Especially with changing hormones and potential growth spurts, it can be good to make sure that he's getting enough sleep.

Unfortunately, he is not. His doctor has prescribed medication to help, but it has not been very effective.