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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I only have 1 child, a 16 yo son.  He rarely comes from his room other than to eat and say good morning.  I would like him to spend some time out of his room other than eating meals.  Is this normal?  How do you engage a son at this age?

He does volunteer work that he enjoys about 12 hours a week; plays soccer twice a week; has an online tutor; is attending hour long sessions on how to prepare for college (which I signed him up for) so he's not inside  and playing games and mindless youtube videos all day.  He does not see any friends live, but texts and snapchats them daily too.  We watch a show together a few nights a week, at my suggestion.

Will someone please reality check me?  What is reasonable? 
Do you have expectations that your teen not be in room all day?
If so, what do you expect?  How do you engage?

TIA.

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I have one son and he's also 16. He's only in his room when sleeping or relaxing - he works at our swim/tennis club, hangs out with his friends, cooks and plays his sport. I basically told him I didn't want him hanging around the house during the summer, these are his summers to cherish. During the school year, he does most of his school work in our kitchen nook where he stores his textbooks so he's not in his bedroom all that much.

He goes a private high school in DC and most his friends live near us, which I know he's very fortunate to have this setup. And since he spends money during the school yea in DC, my husband & I insisted he works during the summers. He does love working and is with his friends. I would push your son to get out more and have fun. Is he driving?[/quote]

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