Grade 9 boy smart kid but marks are going down. He spends an awful lot of time playing on the computer, does not do homework or study much, lies about it. I have tried to approach the situation in a reasonable way by talking however this is not enough. I would like to help him by limiting internet access and computer time.
However OP lets him do whatever he wants, no consequences on anything. The attitude is "let him hit the bottom all on his own and he will understand". Hands off parent always has been. I don't agree with this. Some kids need boundaries in order to be successful.
So when I am strict, the kid simply walks out and goes to the OP and continues doing what he wants. OP will not help except some yeah yeah" sort of talk.
I am very concerned and would love to hear from anyone experiencing the same.
However OP lets him do whatever he wants, no consequences on anything. The attitude is "let him hit the bottom all on his own and he will understand". Hands off parent always has been. I don't agree with this. Some kids need boundaries in order to be successful.
So when I am strict, the kid simply walks out and goes to the OP and continues doing what he wants. OP will not help except some yeah yeah" sort of talk.
I am very concerned and would love to hear from anyone experiencing the same.
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