How to stop kid from talking like a 50 year old?

[Anonymous]

Sorry if this sounds crass, but my son is 16, and one thing that truly irks my soul is the way he talks—especially compared to how my nephew talks. My nephew talks about new games, pretty girls, and typical teenage stuff. My son, on the other hand, talks about local politics, condos vs. fee simple, the need for vouchers in MCPS as it declines, the imbalance of demographics, how the middle class is shrinking so fast, and what can be done about it. It’s just so annoying—like, go outside, talk to a girl!
And the worst part? He’s conventionally attractive, so girls do want to talk to him. But he says things like, “They dress too much like streetwalkers.” Like—what?? How do I fix this? I always have to ask him, “Are you 50?” just to get him to shut up.

[Anonymous]

I can troll too but it’s too early in the morning

[Anonymous]

This comes from a child having to be the parent in the family when their own parent is immature. You can fix it by growing up yourself. It might be too late.

[Anonymous]

Definitely a troll

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry if this sounds crass, but my son is 16, and one thing that truly irks my soul is the way he talks—especially compared to how my nephew talks. My nephew talks about new games, pretty girls, and typical teenage stuff. My son, on the other hand, talks about local politics, condos vs. fee simple, the need for vouchers in MCPS as it declines, the imbalance of demographics, how the middle class is shrinking so fast, and what can be done about it. It’s just so annoying—like, go outside, talk to a girl!
And the worst part? He’s conventionally attractive, so girls do want to talk to him. But he says things like, “They dress too much like streetwalkers.” Like—what?? How do I fix this? I always have to ask him, “Are you 50?” just to get him to shut up.

VBA

[Anonymous]

Ironically my nephew is like this nurture itz

[Anonymous]

Find a hobby, OP.

[Anonymous]

Deal with his incel misogyny first

[Anonymous]

Get a life loser

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t care about your son sounding like a 50 year old, but I would be worried about his attitudes toward women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t care about your son sounding like a 50 year old, but I would be worried about his attitudes toward women.

NP. What in OP’s post makes you say this?
Though I figure OP is joking or trolling anyway.

[Anonymous]

My daughter and her friend like to talk like 80 year old ladies named Janet and Rita. They discuss the good old days, the downfall of society, card game strategies, and the awful youths they encounter.

They are 11.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t care about your son sounding like a 50 year old, but I would be worried about his attitudes toward women.

+1. It's fine to have a preference for girls that are more covered up in their clothing (just like he may prefer clothes on the more conservative side for himself), but calling them a street walker is a little concerning.
Let him be. Also, go back and watch Family Ties for some laughs.

[Anonymous]

What a doofus

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn’t care about your son sounding like a 50 year old, but I would be worried about his attitudes toward women.

This.

My autistic child wanted to discuss geopolitics at that age. Some kids are built different.