Angry teen

[Feyra25]

Hi my son is 16 took gcse in summer didn't do as well in some subjects. Started college course and also to do maths resit. Anyway has now dropped out of college saying it isn't for him he hates it and wants to get a job with an apprenticeship ticket I'm.a trade. Issue I have is that he is just so angry and has such a cocky attitude. Blames me for making him go to college but it was his choice. He won't speak but when it all came to a head he did say that he feels like he is.stuck and all his friends have.moved on. Some have jobs some in 6th form or college. He has since got a job but he is still.so.angry and cocky walks around like the big I am wont talk to me all.I get is it's my life I'll do what I want . I have tried talking said I'm here but all I get is give me space. He was never like this and it's sad to see him like it he is fine with others although a family friend did say she can see a change in him. I get that as they grow older they want to spend their wings and have more freedom but what I can't cope with is the attitude and disrespect that I get.. any advice ideas would be grateful

He is probably anxious inside with fear for his future, feeling lost and a bit disappointed. But he won't show that. Unfortunately they take it out on those closest to us. Give him a bit of time. Is there anyone who could discuss apprenticeships with as this is a fantastic route if he can get on it.
If he is rude just say one sentence like: careful how you speak ..but don't go into a big thing. Hopefully as he begins to see his future path he will calm down.

Thank you , we have spoken to someone about apprenticeships and have been told he probably won't be able to get on one until Sept 25 which he was ok with and I thought we had turned a corner and things were settling down but no he has flown off the handle again this morning and walked out the house said I'm.pissed off with you just leave me alone. It's my life. Inhave in the past been a bit reactive to his mopds but over the last month I have been a lot better when talking to him even wrote down what I had to say and left it in his bedroom for him to read and said if you don't walk to talk face to face write it down . I keep saying that I'm.here for him but he comes in straight to his room . I.know it's all a big adjustment for him it is for me too but I can't stand living on eggshells.