Troubled teenage boy
Hi my nephew is 15 and lives with my mother (72) he was adopted and he is really bad. On another level bad. He is already 6’200 pounds. He just wants to stay in room, eat, and play video games. My mom took away his games he refuses to go to school. He threw water and my mom and cops were called. How do we get him to go to bootcamp mandatory because a lot of the programs are voluntary and the child has to comply etc. any tips I would appreciate it. My mom lives with such torment he threatens to throw away her food if she doesn’t buy him junk food. He trashes the house leaves toilet seat up without flushing etc
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Yes but he doesn’t want to talk to them
Therapy, even if he’s not talking yet. And maybe even a mentor. A 20-30 yr old man who is kind and tough. I’m wondering if big brother would be an option (I’m not sure how old the child would have to be) maybe someone who can help him find other healthier outlets (sports, and other movement based hobbies) Remember that education works better than punishment most of the time, it just takes a bit more patience and time from the adults involved and frankly it’s not easy. I’m fond of tough love with an emphasis on love, but I dont have teenagers at home I’m just speaking from the teenager who still exists in me
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Has she considered a therapist or social worker? There may be some underlying things that need to be addressed.