Wheb do you do when your child a complete failure at life? School, socially, etc. Child refuses to try anymor
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I am worried with the way you worded your question. It sounds to me as you already have him pegged as a failure. Take him to counseling and tutoring classes. Counselling-- I cant emphesize this enough. my own daughter was started to have depression at age 8 and now, at age 11 she is soooo much better. Maybe you could also sit down with him and find out what his wants/desires are for his life, dont be condescending, just be open and honest, and most importantly listen quietly.
Is this a recent occurence or has it always been this way? And socially..does he have friends or a loner?
Also its important that he never hears you say that he is a failure. He already thinks that and is only gonna make things worst to hear you say it. I know its hard to encourage/help someone who is kicking at you face but you must not give up. He is young , with Gods help(pray), the right school and professional help there is yet much hope. try to get him invoved with something/one positive. maybe art or music? something that he good at. contact your state for resources for youth at risk. There are many programs that are free for youth at risk.
try calling fucus on the family @ 1-800-A- FAMILY. Also the founder, Dr James Dobbson wrote a few books that may really help on boys.
Read Mel Levine's The Myth of Laziness. There are many messages imprinted that affect self-esteem plus a multitude of learning styles that are not addressed in a classroom. Public education system demands conformity instead of thinking for yourself. It's a shame and it's been decades in the making. We are a product of our environment.
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