Can I give up on trying to parent my 11-year-old?

[Anonymous]

Disney Circle. Retake control of electronics in the house with hard limits that shut down the devices when you want them off.

Buy it at Best Buy or Amazon. $50

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sadly, we are dealing with this too. I think you have to find the right motivation for each child. At some point they have to be responsible, although you can try to support them. Eventually they will become more mature and better able to manage it all themselves, but I could see it being a longer path than most traditional learners face.

Why not allow him to suffer some serious consequences?
The sooner, the better.