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[quote=Anonymous]I agree, he sounds like a dream kid, which is not developmentally normal. Not that he’s abnormal, just that what you/he experienced was NOT normal teenage development, where they separate from their parents, rebel a little, spread their wings/soil the nest, etc.

There are about 700+ posts on here complaining about teens for a reason. Because there is a developmentally appropriate stage where the teen rejects the family unit in favor of independence/peers.

Your child is experiencing this phase, albeit a little delayed. That may have a little more serious consequences, but I would say do the same as parents who are dealing with this in their 16 year olds who now have all the answers & their first infatuation - be the grounding, stable, loving  presence he needs. Don’t get rocked by his rebellions & new reluctance to call you every day & fix your dishwasher. Just welcome him when he is up for engaging. He’s growing & gaining independence & that’s probably a good thing. [/quote]

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