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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]He has too many things in this room to manage. Can the desk/papers be moved to another location? Does he actually read those books anymore? Does he still have the devices the cords belong to? Do all the clothes fit and are for the right season?

Have had similar problems with DC and found that the amount of stuff is what is overwhelming. Purge, compartmentalize (not shelves, but entire activities out of the room). Let the room be the lair for rest and relaxation only.

And NO FOOD EVER.[/quote]

+1.  You're not alone OP. IMO, you're being both too hard on him, and too easy.

Try setting some concrete ground rules. No food or beverages, EVER EVER, in his room. No exceptions to this.

If he can't find a clean sports jersey when he needs it, too bad. He goes and wears a white t-shirt. If the coach sits him out of the game for being out of uniform, oh well.

He has designated space in his room for essentials: School work goes here. Clothes go there. Fun toys/ knick knaks etc. go there. He is required to spend 30 minutes every Sunday and Wednesday evening straightening up.

Have him start a "to be dealt with" file/ pile. Everything else (stray papers, etc.) goes there and MUST be dealt with on the upcoming Sunday/ Wednesday clean session.[/quote]

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