u/eelsexmystery

My son has a lot of great qualities. He is really funny, makes friends everywhere we go, and can hold a conversation as if he were an adult. He is crazy stubborn though and makes up excuses for everything he doesn't want to do.

Over the last year or so he started to give up on things when they get a little bit hard or if he isn't automatically good at them. Reading, sports, chores, board games. We start out with encouragement, but it usually devolves into forcing him to do something or threatening to take away things he likes if he doesn't comply (legos, TV). I have family and friends with kids his age and haven't witnessed the constant battle like this. I'm not expecting him to do more than his peers, just want to make sure he keeps up (especially reading and writing).

Any suggestions on strategies to use to motivate him?

I paid $599 to transfer a 2025 RAV4 Hybrid with only 5000 miles. The pictures online only showed one exterior scratch, but when it arrived there were several gashes and scratches to interior. The Sales Manager said there was nothing he can do as far as lowering the price or refunding the transfer fee. I'm feeling pretty ripped off because the purchase price is essentially what the vehicle costs new. Any suggestions for what I can do? I took photos of all the damage.