Just after some advice really from anyone who might have kids similar ages to mine!
I have 3 - DD (17), DS (15) and DD (4) - BIG GAP, I know.
I am really struggling at the moment with the relationship between my youngest DD and DS. DD has always adored DS and they have had a really close relationship, he has always been totally sweet with her and the one time he isn't being his usual teenager-y self has been with her. However, lately this seems to all have changed and DS wants nothing to do with her, calls her a dick, finds her really annoying and wants to be left alone. I am absolutely gutted. He is actually quite nasty to her at times and is constantly just being rude and shutting the door of his room. DD is really upset about it, tearful, etc and I don't know what to do! I have tried to speak to DS but he is just being moody and says she is annoying and he is 15 and shouldn't have to look after her! He can get quite nasty with me as well.
DD (17) has never done this and is always lovely and helps out and supportive. She says DS is being a dick! (I have to agree!)
Has anyone got any experience of this? Is it normal and is it a phase he will (quickly?!) grow out of? Any advice on what I can do to try and restore their previous good relationship :( Thank you x