Keep trying to get it right.teenager.

I habe two teenage sons. One is almost 17 and the other 14. When they were approaching the teen years we talked a lot about the physical changes that would happen, those wonderful hormones that seem to drive teens crazy. These years are a real roller coaster of emotions wanting to be independent but not wanting tp leave the security of home. Setting clear boundaries helps, also teaching that actions leads to consequences helps. For example my oldest son attends a corrospondence school for high school, the campus is in the next city. One year ago he went every Saturday and Sunday to the city, we found out later that he had not attended classes, so the consequence for that was instead of having a months holiday he had to work in the fields helping his grandmother. If he doesn't graduate high school that would be the only work available for him. He has learnt his lesson. I think for your son it might help to sit him down and explain that the airtime for his mibile has to last so long, once he has finished it thats it he will have to wait to get more. Good luck, I always thought that once the kids got out of the toddler stage life would be easier, I don't think so!! Jacks

Teenagers are a trip! Boys and girls, although my sons were easier to put up with than my daughter is. Maybe because I could thump them upside the head if they got too rowdy

Honestly we are here to be parents to our teenagers and must understand they will hate us for the rules we impose. Your husband is right in saying to your son what he did "remember who feeds you etc" I think it's time your son really learn this meaning. You have the power to take away his gadgets. Does he have an outside source of income if so you can tell him if he disrespects you and if he wants his things back that he'll have to prove it to you guys. Sure he'll pitch a fit but it seems as though he's run his line too thin now. If my child ever said who do you think your talking to I wouldn't hesitate to chuck him in his room and take away EVERYTHING he took for granted. Respect is lacking here and you need to try to gain it back the best you can. I'm appealed he would talk to you guys this way however he's taking an inch and a mile. He's testing to see where his limits are. Show him where they are. Ground him , do whatever means you can go gain some control and respect back from him. Teens will often do this. they'll be nice when they want something then after that they do what they want. Like I said I really think you should take away what he takes for granted so he doesn't disrespect you like this. I'm sorry this even happening. I find that that teens are the harshest individuals on this earth. They say what they want with no reservations at what it will do to others and how it hurts people.