I have no experience with teens and no friends that have teens…. HELP!!
Hi all, looking for some guidance please, no one else to ask. Our 13 year old son has gotten chronically bad at leaving mess EVERYWHERE. Makes a smoothie, leaves stuff lying all over the kitchen, leaves the milk out and it goes bad. If he eats or drinks anything, he leaves the dirty plates and glasses all over the place, never puts them in the kitchen. His bedroom looks like a bomb has gone off, as does the bathroom, daily. I‘m just not sure what is “normal” for teenagers. We‘ve tried punishing him in all ways imaginable but it just keeps happening. He is also constantly distracted in class and takes shortcuts in everything he does, both at school and at home. It’s actually driving my husband and I insane - any guidance, ideas to improve things would be much appreciated. Thanks!