My son is 15. Had a couple of issues when he started high-school, before then he was an angel. A people pleaser really and I've seen a bit of manipulative side.
He's naturally smart and always said he'll stay on at school then go to uni to study physics, but now I think he just tells me what I want to hear. He's told another family member he is going to leave as soon as he turns 16 for apprenticeship - what area that would be in even he doesn't know. I have his zoom parents evening next week and I'm not sure what I'm going to hear. He's already admitted he's behind with his homework and that one of his teachers apparently doesn't like him.
He is popular and as I said naturally smart (although not a genius, he'll have to work to get the best grades) but all he seems to care about is his looks. He used to model so is a good looking boy but all he talks about is his clothes/hair/how many girls fancy him.
Could this just be a phase? Has anyone been in a similar situation and their child changed priorities? Is there anything I can do? I think pushing too hard will push him away but I also don't want him ruining his chances at a good start to adult life.
Thank you for reading.