My Son worrries me

Is he having social problems? Does he lack motivation? Are there any guidance teachers who can help your son in his academic studies? Perhaps they can give him a plan how to study. Something must be wrong with him. It might be emotional and phsycological changes. Do try and spend time to talk with him. © ronaldinu 2008

Part of it is definitely being a teenager, another part may be boredom. If he indeed has a high IQ he might not feel challenged enough in school and simply goof off. That coupled with the fact that at that age nobody wants to be perceived as a nerd... well, you got yourself a handful. Since he has already failed two grades you indeed need now professional help and the school should already have recommended it. Not even the school counselor, if your school has one, will be enough anymore. You need to get him a therapist and get to the bottom of this. No amount of yelling, punishing etc will help you anymore. Teenagers are rebellious and he will shut you out even more. Please get him professional help now. It's very important as he is on track to screw up his entire life and it is really hard to recover from this. If money is an issue, have a discussion with his doctor. Some therapy is fully covered by health insurance, some requires minimal pay under it, as long as it is doctor prescribed. His doctor may also be able to recommend other steps you can take to ensure he'll get his life back on track.

15 years old, teenagers don't like to be force to do anything. You tell them to do this, he will do that. My mother had a trouble manage our four children. my older sister 2 years older than me, my younger sister 2 years younger than me, and my younger brother 3 years younger than me. My mother had a hard time when we were teenager. Finally, she decide not to push us to hard. She give advice sometimes, but never force us to do anything, except housework! And after that, we begain to learn independence. My parents four children are now far away from home, independent financially and morally. She is happy about that, though she said she miss us so much.

well your son is in his adolescent stage. of course many do have a high iq. but they will not apply it when needed. i suggest you take your son for a councilling from a recognised developmental psychologist...i am currently studying psychology dealing with this topic. so if you dont wanna take him to a psychologist, better download a free ebook relating to this topic which will help you to deal with your son in an effective way...