teh boy ~ warning a bit of a rant

[zestfive]

What am I going to do? He's driving me crazy. I know that I was lazy growing up but I mostly did my chores when I had to.

He on the other hand, requires multiple reminders and is often blatently disrespectful. He will go on the computer or tv even after I've told him no. The tv room has the digital tv and video games in there, the reason why I don't want him in there is (despite repeated requests) he changes the settings on the tv system. I've asked him to clean up the living room for at least a week. For some reason, he thinks he's done it but there is still stuff everywhere. 

Yesterday I stayed home because I wasn't feeling well, headache and queasy stomach. The boy did finally get working on stuff which was nice. He picked up and vacuumed his room and picked up the living room the night before. Finally, and so dinner was nice. Let's hope he can maintain this.

Comments

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

That might be a really good idea. I wonder if his dad would go for it?

[cluelessinchi.livejournal.com]

It seems that his Dad wants to support your role as a parent. Perhaps he wants to "play Dad" now. This would be the chance to really prove that. I do not think you should give the boy's father a choice in this matter. *grins*
This would be his chance to really be the Father than perhaps he has not been in the past....*snickers*

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

yeah, when I'm really frusturated, I feel the same way. Although, considering the childhood that his father had, he's really been a very stable father. He consistently pays child support and has taken him most of the time when he should (even if it's less than I think it should be)

[cluelessinchi.livejournal.com]

I guess that is a good thing... It would be an adventure to really get to know each other. Like going to camp or something... Also if he wanted to support you as a Mother and he would do this for you. (can you tell I was raised catholic... *grins* I got the guilt aspect down!)

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

LOL, unfortunately he wasn't raised catholic and thankfully, neither was I!