My son who is soon to be 17 has no drive to do anything. he has given up his college course, works for six hours a week at minimum wage and has no intention of increasing the hours. his child benefit stops in September.
I work, my husband works (a lot!) and we do struggle financially. I do try and give my children what I can, mobile phones, internet, Netflix, bus fares, trips but don't give them pocket money as such.
My son is the eldest but has no get up and go. he doesn't want to go to college other than to socialise, he doesn't want to work any more hours and says he is 16, he's a kid, let him be one.
obviously I have people telling me FORCE HIM or KICK HIM OUT or the classic TAKE EVERYTHING AWAY. he doesn't really have anything other than his phone which I pay for, and his games console which he bought himself. I cant cut the internet off, everyone uses it, I'm not about to see him on the streets so kicking him out is not an option. he is very immature for his age unfortunately but I just don't know what to do.....
he blanks any conversations about it, will ignore anything to do with becoming an adult. But on the flip side, wants to learn to drive and go on holiday and get a motorbike all on his £4.25ph job!
what do I do?????
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LabraPei · 17/07/2018 16:20
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