Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

To ask what to do with my son?

76 replies

TiredTiredTiredTiredBloodySoddingTired · 09/09/2024 17:00

My ds is 17. He was doing an apprenticeship, but he was 'let go' due to lack of enthusiasm. He went to college for a bit, but hated the courses.
He applied to join the army. They don't want him due to a history of asthma.

He has no idea what to do with himself. I don't know what to do with him.

He's miserable. He feels like a failure. He's a clever lad, got reasonable GCSEs. Kind, considerate, hard working.

What on earth can he do? While he's a NEET I'm not getting any child benefit for him, or any part of UC. I work full time, single parent with another teen at home. I need him to be bringing something in, but there's no work for him around here.

I'm scared he's becoming depressed.

OP posts:
Createausername1970 · 10/09/2024 22:01

Fabby! It's funny how life takes unexpected turns. Hope it works out for him.

New posts on this thread. Refresh page