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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My teen sophomore literally does nothing and I am concerned. They used to play sports, play an instrument, do scouting, and do theater/acting, and enjoyed them all. Normal happy well rounded teen. This year they have stopped doing all of it. Quit sports after we spent $1000 on a club team - just refused to go and we aren’t in the position to physically force them. Quit the instrument and refuses to play or go. Quit scouts saying it’s not fun anymore. And no longer wants to audition for any theater or acting programs or projects.

My kid has become a quitter. :(

I wish I could say they are focusing on schoolwork but they are getting Bs and Cs and an occasional D or F.

All they want to do is sit around, play videogames in the computer, eat, and watch TV.

I am very concerned about their mental health and well being - even though they seem perfectly content and happy doing nothing. I am worried about college admissions. I don’t want an adult sloth freeloading and loafing around but at this rate they won’t get into college.

Has anyone else gone through this? DC already sees a therapist but refuses to talk or engage with the doc and just sits giving one word answers. [/quote]

How sudden was this change? And have you actually asked your DC "Why have you lost interest in all of these things? What changed for you?"  That's a really important question to know the answer to before giving advice.

That said, without knowing more about what your teen's explanation is, my advice is to start by talking to their pediatrician and school counselor. Get each of their views on how "normal" or not this is, and more importantly their take on reasons this may be happening. Also school counselor may be able to direct you to a couple of your DC's teachers who may have specific thoughts about your DC's shift.[/quote]

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