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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a 16 yo son. I would treat him like a guest meaning I wouldn’t ask him to do chores or limit sceentime. Teens don’t always appreciate your best laid plans so offer him a choice of activities or ask his parents for ideas. For example mine hates the pool and would feel miserable and self-conscious if forced to go. He wouldn’t be being rude. He has a disability that made it hard for him to learn how to swim as a child and now avoids the pool out of embarassment. Some things mine would enjoy doing are taking in a DC United game, a Nats game or taking younger cousins to the soccer field to give them a few pointers.  Also, boys this age can feel very awkward and shy around adults so make him feel welcome but don’t force togetherness or take it personally if he retreats. [/quote]

Great advice.  My 16 yo would also not be rude but would be miserable and embarrassed at the pool.  He would never say it but he’s very self conscious over his body.  Teen boys get like this too and suddenly feel like everyone has muscles and they are too chubby or too skinny.  He hasn’t gone to the pool since middle school.   He would be happy to shoot baskets with a younger cousin at a quiet park.  He would love a dinner at Chipotle. [/quote]

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