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[quote=Anonymous]What do you think is behind this? What is he so angry about? Why does he not think you are worth his respect?

When you dig deep, most really angry, rude kids have a story to tell  - their sense of injustice / entitlement comes from somewhere.

Seeing as he was sent away to boarding school he may not feel that he is part of the family  does he feel that he has been singled out as the problem child and that everyone else is out to make him miserable. he may feel he has never fit into the family given it sounds like the rest of you all get along great and have few problems - he may have felt different and excluded in a way since he was young. his behavior may be a defense, a protective wall to push everyone away and to show he doesn't care so he can act tough - all as bravado for feeling unwanted or like a misfit.

I think you need to be firmer with your limits / boundaries and more consistent with your consequences. Especially if he is going to live at home for the next year. Is there anyone in the family / extended family he has more respect for? Or a teacher or other adult? Do you see signs of antisocial personality stuff - can he be empathetic?

What are his strengths?[/quote]

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