You may need to come to grips with the fact that he is no longer a child. You need to be very clear and carry out what you have said will happen when he has overstepped the line. You may find this very hard to do. Get support from someone who understands. If nothing seems to be working for you, it is important to get professional help.
Reminders Find out what works for other people.
You can love your child but you do not have to put up with all his behaviour. Decide on your bottom line, mean it and carry it out. We wish to thank Spark Resource Centre Inc. for information and support.