I know every child is hugely different, even my own kids. But looking for anyone who has a kid similar to mine.
My son has changed beyond all recognition, I can't relate to him at all and there is an expanse between us. He's nearly 15.
Before puberty me and him were extremely close, he told me everything, too much, he was funny and entertaining and a real presence everywhere he went, liked attention.
This past year he has started puberty and become sullen, angry, moody, withdrawn and doesn't want anything to do with us. Not doing great at school, bad attitude with everyone.
He goes out all of the time. He says hes bored at home and there is nothing to do. He has a PlayStation but his friends don't play on it that much. He is very much a people person and hates being on his own.
He does have a great group of friends who we have known since they were 4 years old.
They all go out together straight after school until 9pm every night. Go to McDonald's, the park, walk/bike around.
At the weekends they are out all day and all night . They aren't doing anything bad as far as I know and I've got a tracker so I can see where he is.
But we never ever see him, he just sleeps here. This is regardless of weather. He's gone out tonight in torrential rain and wind. It comes before everything and I think its far far too much. He has played out since he was 7 so its normal for him but I find it concerning that he cant seem to stay home.
My daughter is the opposite, never goes out so I have two extremes. I miss my son but when he is here is quite awful to be around as so moody!