So DS is 13 and an only child.Fairly typical teen boy, bit moody, rooms a mess, plays on his X box a lot but also plays sport and is out with friends.
As is common with most teens, he is pulling away from his parents. I've read a few books about communication with teens so I like to think I'm doing the right thing, but he is very critical of DH. Now to be fair DH can be tricky- he does tend to turn conversations into learning points and repeats things.
The question is what should I say when DS moans about DH. I want DS to feel supported and listened to, so I try to keep fairly neutral but I also don't want to be disloyal to DH. I refuse to be piggy in the middle and carry tales back to DH - DS has asked me to ask him not to come to parents evening but I won't do that as it's a mean thing to ask, but also I do kind of know where he's coming from. I use parents evening as an opportunity to ask lots of questions about progress and how we can support DS but DH likes to talk instead.
So those who have been through this, whats the best approach?
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How should I respond to DS 13 criticism of DH ( his DF)
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rookiemere · 11/11/2019 08:55
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