Visited My Husband's Nephew.
By rakski
@rakski (156249)
Philippines
August 22, 2020 9:20am CST
The past week, we learned that my husband's nephew (first cousin's son) is having problems within their family. You see my husband's cousin (the father) do not work and sells food/meals in front of their house. But he is also a gambler, alcoholic drinker and not confirmed/hearsay addict (of course no one will admit it). The mother is the breadwinner. Quarreling is an everyday occurrence.
This affects the nephew, a 16 year old boy. He sometimes becomes violent to his parents or sometimes violently slams his head or fist to their walls. His mother asked for help to my sister-in-law (she is like the Big Sister of all cousins.
Today my SIL asked me to come with her to visit the nephew. We also arranges his room so he will have his own privacy a bit away from his parents rooms so he will be less distracted and frustrated.
We talk to him after and we are hoping somehow he will be enlighten for now.5 people like this
6 responses
@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
22 Aug 20
so the earnings from the meals only goes to the husband ? the wife has a different job?
is the son going to online school?
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
23 Aug 20
@rakski the wife should find a way to keep the money she earned for herself and their son.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
22 Aug 20
That's a very sensitive stage of his life. I hope he can cope with it soon.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
23 Aug 20
@rakski That's true. But usually, you can't even tell adults to straighten up. Sad but true.
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@cherigucchi (15934)
• Philippines
23 Aug 20
I hope that this problem be resolved soon.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
23 Aug 20
i think the boy should be given space from his father because he might be having the violent father-figure introjection when he sees his parents are quarreling.
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@rakski (156249)
• Philippines
23 Aug 20
that is true but now they cannot afford to be out of the house. That was the first plan though. So the grandmother who has a room at the back gave up her room to be his so he will have his own private space a bit away from his parents. And we talked to him yesterday. Hopefully he will be able to handle their situation better
@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
22 Aug 20
That will affect the confidence of this teen. Good you helped
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