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Entitled teens

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shelle07 · 31/05/2025 11:03

I’m so frustrated with my entitled teen. He is 17. He’s broken our rules this week and we fell out. The yesterday I had to take our dog for a chemo session, and we were calling in to family to see them (it’s been 6 months). DS couldn’t even get himself ready in time so I had to leave him behind. It was the afternoon. I was so embarrassed having to explain to my family.
We have asked him all week to pick up his clothes and he hasn’t. He keeps saying he will and he doesn’t. Then when we get on at him he loses his rag with us.
fed up of him telling us that his friends can do what they want when they want, and we are always on his case. All we ask for is courtesy, kindness, and communication.

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justmeandmyselfandi · 03/06/2025 08:32

Cut the WiFi. You seem way too lax. Your house, your rules

RafaFan · 03/06/2025 14:11

shelle07 · 31/05/2025 19:48

Our only rules being let us know where you are, how you are getting home, and when you will be home. Give us notice if you want a lift because we work and cannot drop everything at your beck and call. Be on time for school. Get your homework done before going out. Be kind and respectful.
Surely these are basic requirements in any household? Or am I wrong?

You are not wrong. Of course there should be basic rules in a household so that everyone can coexist and it doesn't turn into a pigsty.
I pity kids that are brought up in houses without rules as @neilyoungismyhero suggests - it cannot be a good preparation for adult life to think the world revolves around you.

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