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[quote=Anonymous]You mention in your post that this behavior has been going on for about a year now so it sounds like his behavior started about the 5- 6th grade?  It seems he has learned that he can vent at home rather than at school where the consequences are greater. He seems to be taking his anger out with safe people, i.e. his parents or punishing/ blaming you for something that has happened to him in the past unbeknownst to you  The sexual acting out might indicate that.  He certainly doesn’t follow the pattern of the usual downhill decline when behavior problems escalate to the degree you describe as he is still maintaining at school.
I would start with a physical to rule out any hormone imbalance and then seek a thorough psychological/psychiatric evaluation to rule out any mental illness such as pediatric bipolar disorder and to create a social history of what stresses have taken place in his life and family in the last few years. You may need to consult the clinical psychologist or psychiatrist beforehand to develop a plan as to how he will be seen since he is reluctant to go to counseling.  The behavior you are describing in my opinion is beyond just family counseling.  The sooner you get his behaviors under control the better and safer  it will be for both your son and your family.  Depending upon where you live you may be able to access County mental health which would be less expensive.   I would call different agencies including the School Psychologist at his Middle School and the School District office to get referrals that they know are competent.  You will need to be your child’s advocate in all of this and as his parents will need support as well to go through this tough time.  Would love to hear his progress.   Hugs to you and prayers  for wisdom and perseverance in this situation.

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