Hi there, long time lurker first time poster.
14 yr old DS has become a little recluse, not wanting to go to school or go out with friends etc ..... After a lot of chatting, heart to heart, DS confided in me to state his ‘friends’ are actually saying derogatory things about me. These are boys I have known for years and I know their parents. Apparently it’s lads banter gone too far based on you tube/ comedy show, but I am devastated. Personally I want to face these boys with their parents and say to my face what have they been saying. BUT , my DS has confided in me and has said he will deal with it. I don’t want to go against his confidence and I am pleased and proud he spoke to me. On the outside I am saying that I am thankful I know what’s been happening and also that it isn’t about him directly. Inside I am gutted.
I would really appreciate any advise regarding how to manage this conflict of respecting DS confidence against letting the parents aware.
Thanks. Feeling really low so please be gentle.