Teenage rebellion?

Thanks for all the replies.

It just sucks seeing him like this. I really miss the brother I grew up with.

I'm gonna try to talk to him tonight, and see if he understands or not.

And if he doesn't, well that's a different story then.

 

9 out of 10 times it's the friends they run around with

 

He defintely needs a quick dose of reality. My suggestion is just a straight up ass whipping but if you think you would be arrested, kick his ass out of the house.

 

I had almost the same situation 3 years ago with my little brother. We got in a fight and I ended up choking him out ever since then he hasn't disrespected me

We're good friends now lol

 

When I was his age I was in and out of juvenile detention (kids prison). I didn't have the best of parenting but I don't blame the parenting. I blame it on a social disorder. I believe that you can try and talk sense into people but ultimately they have to learn on their own.

Sit him down, tell them right now he is building the foundation of his future and what he does now will affect his future regardless of what he thinks. If he does well in high school he can set himself up for whatever path he chooses.

Don't be mean to him or beat him. It will only make things worse. Be supportive and try to be a little more social with him. Go play pool, see a game or something like once a week. Offer to help with homework, etc. Like the other guys said about having a beer with him, this is actually a positive way to bond with him.

Good luck man

 

I was on the receiving end of a good bit of corporal punishment, growing up in the 60s. Any kid these days who thinks his attorney is going to protect him from a deserved ass whuppin better consider the alternative- foster homes, complete with pedophiles and borderline psychotics; orphanages (for when they get their parents put away); and that age-old hard school--- living on the street.
The death of corporal punishment brought about the death of discipline and respect. That being said- brother to brother bopping might be viewed as less heinous than child abuse, but I think your heart to heart might accomplish more good than bruises and broken lampshades. Teenage angst, as you remember, is a mixture of frustration and hormones.