what to do with a bad child

United States
November 6, 2007 9:58am CST
ok i have a 13 yr old son that just doesnt seem to care what lihe throws at him he seems to think life is a joke he gets into trouble with stealing things just last night was arrested he sneaked off to kmart and got cought stealing of course he says i didnt do anything as always hes one that you can sit right there and se him doing something wrong and he will still say he didnt do anything lies terrably what should i do any suggestions hes talked to cops been on probation had peaple like counslers talk to him nothing is helping my last option is boot camp or something like it but i cant afford it and state just dont seem to want to help mind you this is the child i talked about with adhd .
7 responses
• Western Sahara
7 Nov 07
Tina,it is necessary for your son to be in relationship with his dad. Where is his Daddy?We cannot disrupt the laws of God and expect success.Your son need to identify with his father and hopefully his dad loves him and wants to spend time with him.Society cannot fix it's problems because we have moved away from the things of our creator.Your son is obviously in a state of rebellion.Your love is feminine.How much time do you spend with him? What activities do you do together to make him feel you care.I know your hands are somewhat tied but making a bigger effort will pay off.What about your dad or brother? Are they willing to be father for you son socially?Most of all, you need to constantly pray for your son. Our heavenly Father knows what you are going through and is able to turn around your situation.Leave the unnecessaries out your life and seek God.Your son will notice this and look on especially if he knows your change is for him. God bless. You need to believe!
@ozzie13 (177)
• Australia
14 Dec 07
Look as horrible as it sounds, life will teach him its own lessons.as you said he doesn't care and think everything is a joke..... i've been there before, i think the more you push him the more he will rebel. You are still his mum, love him and guide him and cross your fingers and gope for the best your in for a bumpy ride!
@lhubert (63)
• United States
7 Nov 07
13 year old boys are tough but one with ADHD is even harder. that is talking from experience. You really need to talk to a doctor about his ADHD. If he is on medication it may be the wrong one. you should also get him tested to make sure he does not have something else going on. I would suggest talking to your insurance company and seeing if they would cover residential care for him. You also need a support system. Good luck and keep loving him!
• China
7 Nov 07
oh dear,what a bad guy he is,and cute,isn't he?love him any how,right?
• China
7 Nov 07
after reading, those is a problem that it's very hard to resolve indeed,I have a 2 years old baby son,I want to learn as much knowledge as I could to tutor him during he growing up.But now ,I can't give some advice to you.
@thenurse (16)
• Philippines
2 Dec 07
i would want to share what my grandma did with my very bad uncle before when he ws a teenager like your child. My grandma would use reverse psychology. Meaning instead of you getting mad at him whenever he does a wrong thing, you show no anger and make him feel you understand him. You should try talking his issues with you. Maybe he's involved in some kind of trouble at school or frat and this gang is whats giving him pressure to do such things. But instead of you getting upset, assure him that he can trust you with anything and everything he'll tell you. Sometimes the truth just hurts but doing something about it will greatly help him out. Just love him, because he came from you his your own blood and flesh and the product of you your husband's love. And lastly, PRAY. Who said prayers cant move mountains. They certainly make miracles. Have faith tina and dont you give up on him or else no one else will take your place as his mother.
@ayou82 (3450)
• Philippines
6 Nov 07
My son is also a bad boy sometimes. I always remind him things that can put him into trouble..he is only 6 years old so from early age i teach him to be a good boy coz if not im going to send him to his dad and i bet he never likes that...because of too much restrictions.