I know I've said it, and it's horrible.
He's 9. He has just never been a jolly enthusiatic sort of child. He moans about doing everything and doesn't want to do anything except go on Club penguin or play football.
He hates school, is bright but does minimal work possisble and is falling behind at school.
He is very negative about himself, says he's useless at everything, won't try hard wth anything and avoids any activity which may require effort (guitar, swimming, school council etc).
He feels the whole world is against him and everything is unfair.
He has never been an affectionate child, has always felt akward giving hugs even as young child and finds it very hard to talk about how he feels (beyond the moaning.)
I don't know what to do.
I don't know why he's like this. He was a very much wnated loved baby, dh and I try to be as posotive as possible with him, but he's always been, well miserable.
Has anyone else had a child like this?
I worry for his future as his motivation to achieve at anything is nil. Exams etc are going to be a nightmare.