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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, my son was exactly like yours 10 years ago.  I really feel for you, it was a tough situation.  Every strategy I tried did not work, just made things worse.  I finally realized that I couldn’t change him, I could only change myself.  I ended up doing the opposite of what most PPs have been saying.  I basically ignored everything he did or didn’t do, didn’t ask him to help, and just spoke to him in a friendly way, no matter how irritating his behavior was.  I changed my mindset to unconditional love, and expected nothing in return, no chores, no obedience, hardest thing I ever lived through.  But by changing my response to him, a miracle occurred.  He eventually started talking to me. He smiled more, our relationship improved.  Little by little, he matured, and started doing nice things to help out.  Believe me, it was such a struggle for me.  But by treating him respectfully, even though he was disrespectful toward me, things really turned around.   It was really hard to not pick up his rope and engage in his game.  I’m not sure it would work with your son, but it’s worth a try.  My son is now a responsible young adult and we have a great relationship.  Good luck op.  [/quote]

NP. Thank you for sharing. I just recently came to the same decision and wondered if I was doing the right thing. [/quote]

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