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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How long has he had the bad attitude? Just wondering if it's a new thing or he has always been challenging. Is your spouse in the picture? You need to have a respect conversation this weekend. I am sure you do nice things for him from car rides to favorite foods for him and his friends. Sometimes you need to remind them that when they are mean and rude, it's hard for you to want to continue to do these things. Good luck [/quote]

I agree with this (I’m a mom of a 22 year old and a 19 yr old).

I was also wondering how long this had been going on.  Is his behavior and attitude new to this school year?  Been like this for a while?

I wondered about Dad too.  My DH would not tolerate this behavior for a minute.  If my kids were to speak rudely to me with their father within hearing distance, they’d very quickly learn why it’s unacceptable.  There’s normal teen obnoxiousness and attitude, but then there’s what you seem to be living 24/7.

Normally the #1 advice I give parents of teens is don’t take things personally.  But that said, you also don’t have to be a doormat, or not want to live in your own home.  I wouldn’t continue to do “nice things” for him if he continues to treat you this way.  The next time he asks for a ride somewhere, you can remind him of what he said to you the last time he was snotty and tell him that until he can be, at minimum, civil to you, no rides.

How is he sustaining three hours of sleep?  That’s really not right and I’d look into how he’s keeping that up.  Is he taking a stimulant?

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