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Present for 18 year old who hates me

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WhyCantPeopleBeNice · 05/12/2022 11:16

Relationship with my son feels non existent , he's very angry with the world, and since leaving college he works nights and doesn't speak to us, he exists in our house and whilst it sounds (and is) horrific he is working, doesn't bring trouble to our door so we'd rather he's here and we know he's safe than him moving into some grotty flat (which he's threatened multiple times)

The problem is, Christmas
I asked what he wanted and he grunted he didn't realise we were doing presents this year...there wasn't a discussion we weren't ! and I can buy his sibling something and not him.
He likes designer clothes, buys his own, recently bought himself a wallet, pays for driving lessons, has a motorbike, very few friends....
So what on earth would you buy??
£200 budget

OP posts:
SurpriseSparDay · 06/12/2022 08:35

You might want to scroll back and read the OP’s updates, @Sweetener12 - she’s already decided on the main gift.

GettingStuffed · 06/12/2022 17:04

If he has a laptop how about a laptop cooler, You could also get a stress relieved for his stocking. Just keep telling him you love him too.

Yoyo2021 · 07/12/2022 18:07

A photo frame with some special times with you & him. 🥲

A card with a special and positive thoughtful message from you telling him how proud you are of him etc
🥲

a holiday together or the money & tell him to spend every penny on himself he’s worth it.

Have you thought about getting an appointment with him for the national careers service and having a careers session to see what his next step he can do. It’s so sad his dream has been crushed
X x x but there’s lots of similar careers he could go for !

Notcoolmum · 08/12/2022 10:23

You sound like a great r and supportive mum. I hope things start to improve soon. It's much easier when they are little isn't it?

elephantcandle · 12/12/2022 10:39

Coincidentally😨, my 18 year olds' bed just broke

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