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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why can’t you take the phone away? Honest question. [/quote]

Because that's unrelated to him being a jerk and would actually harm his ability to collaborate and communicate. It's not at all germane to the problem. He's not wasting time on screens or abusing social media privileges. [/quote]

I’m the one you responded to. I see your points. I’m all about natural consequences when applicable. But I actually worry that the amount of screens that these children and teens are getting in and out of school really adds up and is scrambling their brains. It’s possible that it’s too much for him, even if he’s not on it as much as his friends.

Have you sat down with him and had an honest conversation with him? Saying in a non confrontational manner, “hey, the way you talk to us is really mean sometimes. What’s going on?” And try to listen without being defensive. The more he talks, the more you may unearth. My dd talks all the time, but my ds shuts down and it takes time for him to share what’s going on. May be worth a shot.

Also make sure he’s sleeping and not playing on his phone all night. If he has it in his room “for the alarm” then you can probably assume he’s on it a lot more than you think. Get him an old school alarm and park the phone in your room at night. [/quote]

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