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Sunday night, we were gifted a couple of tickets for Nats game last night. DH was clear: You have this big test next day, game will be late, IF you are ready for test, you can go.[/quote]

Why did DH say this to child #1?  What about child #2?

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DS really upset (understandably), grabbed basketball and headed to the park. Stayed away a couple of hours, although texting me (at home) with updates on his whereabouts. He threatened in text to stay out late and sent a selfie from a location about 2 miles away. I kept cool and told him a favorite dinner was waiting. Returned home still upset, but ready to eat, take shower and study. Stayed up until about midnight studying. Said test today was "easy." We shall see.

My concern is the "running away" and refusing to return home when asked. If this is not punished, does it lead to staying out much later the next time he's upset?
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He didn't run away from home.  He went to the park to shoot hoops.  He texted you keeping you updated as to where he was.  He was cooling off because he was angry.  He came home in time for dinner.  Leave him be.

He loves you. He wants to do well in his class but is finding it hard. He doesn't want to disappoint you. He doesn't want to study something that's hard and he isn't good at.  He wanted to go to the game and dad was a dick and took his younger sibling instead.

Let it go. You don't need to punish this kid.[/quote]

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