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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]He sounds depressed to me.[/b]  You need to make an appt to see someone and if you arent already, really try to be open to medication.  I know teens will test you but this sounds a bit past that.  And [b]you dont want him dealing with depression on his own away from home. Better to get a handle on it now or at least rule it out before he goes off to school in a year or so. [/b] Not to mention protecting his school performance in his last year in HS ( assuming he is a senior this year by his age) for college apps. [/quote]

I agree with this.

Yes, it might be nothing as real as depression.  He may just be in an asshat phase that will pass in time.

But it really could be something more.  He could be struggling and in pain underneath the bad attitude and disrespectful behavior.  Teens are not known for dealing with their feeling directly and logically.

As he says, "It's summer, man."  Great time to get him in to see a psychologist.  Or a family counselor who would be able to talk with him together with you and DH and also with him alone.  Even just six sessions before school starts could help give you a handle on what you're dealing with here.

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