I'm a shit parent

[UselessFecker]

My ds 17 and his gf have been going out for a year. They are both in college doing A Levels. I'm worried he is spending too much time with her and not doing enough studying or seeing other friends and family. They see each other every day. He spends weekends at hers. She doesn't seem to have many friends either

Ever time I try and say something it just comes out wrong and like I'm being mean 😔.

Sounds very normal to me. Not sure why it makes you a shit parent though.

You mean I'm overreacting?

I wish my DS 17 had a GF and spent the weekend at hers

Just let him live his peaceful and content life

Whenever someone thinks they're shit at something, it's a good sign that they really aren't. Happy to see you cut yourself a bit of slack.

Forgot to mention that I was exact same way at 17 with BF (now DH). Still got good results, hopefully your DS will go same way.

Perfectly normal.

It's his future and you can't make someone learn. By forcing him to study all you will do is create resentment and animosity.

When I was 17 I saw my BF every day. That is young love!

You seem more worried than I think I would be. Is he really not studying - is he not doing the work his teaachers are asking of him?

Teenage relationships can be intense, you can't actually force him .to see other friends or study this Is normal parenting not shit, what do you want to say to a boy who is having a physical relationship. Hey son wouldn't you you rather hit the books !