Hi all, my 15 year old son is generally a really good kid except for the usual teenage sulks every now and then. However, he is pretty much addicted to his xbox, barely leaves his room and his school work is suffering as well as his health. I have tried removing it but he just gets depressed as all his friends are on it so he feels like he is missing out. I have tried scheduling times for him to use it but he sneaks on it when I am in bed. He has been out with his friends once since he started secondary school. I can barely get him to eat properly again he just gets money off his father (been separated since he was one) and buys junk food. He looks severely malnourished and unhealthy, I have tried contacting the school for help but got the impression they thought I was overreacting.
My partner (of 7 years and father to my daughter 3) has suggested bringing his xbox downstairs for him to play which might be a good idea but I just wanted some advice if anyone has been through it.
He is as I said generally a good boy, he wants to be a forensic scientist and I know he is capable of doing so well at school, he just isn'y interested in doing homework or revision and I am receiving emails from school regarding missed coursework.
Thanks
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.
Teenagers
Advice on my 15 year old son
14 replies
owenbrenn · 09/04/2017 15:36
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.