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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would stop allowing him to play. He needs to grow up.  Have him stop for six months and then see if he's matured any. [/quote]

I literally recommend the opposite!

This sounds like such a great learning opportunity -- low stakes, endless opportunities to help him learn the cycle of behavioral change.  If he can learn to observe himself in real situations, then reflect on how he's showing up and the impact he has on others (including their responses to him), that's everything at his age.

It's not easy for some kids/teens (or adults!) to slow down and step back enough to reflect on their choices and consider tweaking them.  But as a parent, you can definitely help coach him.  My advice is to do it with questions, not advice.  Let him figure it out himself, but with leading questions when needed, and a whole lot of support and encouragement that you know he can find a way to make it work.

If you want to give a little more help, prompt him to "experiment" with a different way of showing up.  Not forever - but like trying on a different persona.  One that is more X and less Y.  Then help him think about how it went, and maybe tweak it a bit more next time.  Low stakes, experiential learning!! [/quote]

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