SusieL66
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Reged: 06/07/2008
Posts: 18
Loc: East Yorkshire, England
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Advice please re 10 year old boys!!!
15/07/2008 10:36
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My 10 year son is driving me batty!! He is a very loving, fun, entertaining child BUT just recently he has been driving me NUTS! I feel like I spend most of my time telling him off - and I hate it.
I worry that he may be feeling pushed to one side since his brother arrived (10 months ago)and my hubby is his stepdad. He used to do loads with my son but since we've had a baby he spends all his spare time with him. Ryan (10 yr old) goes out with his friends most of the time and lately has been pushing his luck when it comes to 'coming home time' - sometimes getting in 15/20 minutes later than he should. This led to him being 'grounded' last night and then I felt mean, but stuck to my guns, even though it meant he sat in his room sulking. What makes me feel bad is that he does always apologise for being stroppy, having a bad attitude but by then I've been wound up and upset and just want to cry. I feel awful about it, but how do I change this? I've spoken to him and asked if there's anything wrong and he always says he's fine, "really". Do you think he's just going through a phase - practising being a teenager? I'd hate it if he and his stepdad fell out and I don't want to be stuck in the middle trying to keep the peace. Please help if you can - all advice is very much appreciated!! 
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