I have a lovely 10yr old DS1, "a pleasure to teach", into Cubs and elec guitar (and cool band at primary school), nice bunch of friends, sleeps/eats/washes(!) normally and no 'issues' at home or school.
but.....(you just knew it was coming, didn't you..)
For the past month he has been sooo rude to DH and I, we get the shrugs/grunts/'it's my life', 'you can't tell me what to do' etc and unbelievable shouting, frustration and anger.
We've given him a lot more freedom to play out, as he'd requested, now has mob phone he can use if out, agrees he can sort out his own breakfast etc, and to be fair to the lad, he is very reliable and responsible.
Because of how he is to other people, and the fact he sticks to other boundaries and curfews, I don't know how much rudeness and verbal aggro, huffing and puffing to turn a blind eye to, and when to say 'enough is enough'.
How much is just the preteen thing kicking in, and where did you all draw the line(s) in term of backchat, snide remarks etc?
We have had a great family life with just the usual ups and downs so far, I know he's entering a period of physiological and personal change, but how to navigate...?
Thanks for your help and experiences!