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[quote=Anonymous]As other have said, it’s normal for him to want independence and do separate from you. It’s also true that 8-10 hours a day alone in his room isn’t great. The solution is more things outside the house independent from you. Some do this through jobs, others through volunteering, sports, socializing with friends…lots of options. I would want to find ways to slowly encourage more of this. Odd jobs in the neighborhood? Running errands for you? Getting pizza with friends (and not parents) after soccer? Ultimately he needs to take responsibility for this, but while he builds new habits you can scaffold. I know this doesn’t meet your goal of having him spend more time with you, but if you’re already eating meals together, watching a show together, and he’s working for you, that’s a lot of parent time for a 16 year old. If you really want more together time maybe an occasional board game night, but honestly that wouldn’t be my primary goal here.[/quote]
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