What to do about a rebellious teenager?

2015-04-24 10:41 am
I've got a friend (matt) who is pretty much a father to his 15 yo brother (James) They live with their parents who own a business and are always working and rarely at home. They have no say in James' life, he just hates them and has even punched his father once. James goes out for days at a time without telling anyone where he is and he won't answer calls from his family. Him and his friends sleep in the park, he does weed, rarely goes to school, doesn't do homework..
James does not listen to anyone, though sometimes he listens to me. I'm quite close to this family so I care for him like my little brother but I don't know what else to suggest.
James' parents employ him at the restaurant that they own, I suggested firing him because he never goes to work anyway. But they're scared if he doesn't get money he will resort to selling drugs
What should matt do?

James has seen a psychologist 6 times and that did nothing for him so he refuses to go back

回答 (3)

2015-04-24 11:23 am
He hates his parents and wants nothing to do with them. If they try talking to him he leaves and doesn't go home for days
2015-04-24 11:05 am
Warn him that if he makes bad choices now he could suffer big time.
He may be arrogant & cocky now but inwardly he may just be desperate for a bit of love and attention - and for someone to set clear boundaries.
You could say he's always free to choose but he's not free from the consequences of those choices.
It seems like the fault for this problem lies with his parents. The parents need to spend more time with him.
Firing him won't help. Praising him up & making him feel good when he is good will have better results. Reinforce the behaviour you want.
2015-04-24 5:52 pm
hes doing weed, send him to rehab

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