Monday, 20 June 2016

another conversation

hi

hello

how are you doing?

not too good. something happened this morning.

what happened? if you don't mind sharing your story.

My son hit me this morning.

Oh, gosh! why?

He came home very late. he refused to get up for class this morning. i forced him to get up. he screamed at me and when i continued pestering him. he hit me then.

did he go to class?

nope. i ended up getting hurt.

did you see a doctor? do you need any treatment?

no, i'm not really hurting physically. i'm hurt internally. i keep asking myself. where did i go wrong? i have been working very hard to bring these kids up. why are they like this?

you can't blame yourself for other people's attitude. children change as they grow up. they get influenced by their surroundings and friends. they like to have entertainment. with the presence of the gadgets they get easy access to all kinds of fun. they don't like to work hard. they want an easy life.

yes. he stole money from me. he bought himself a smartphone. he's usually out. when he's home he's inside his phone. when i question him he answers me rudely that he'd do as he wishes. he also demands for money. every time i don't give him, he steals from me. he fights with me. my life is miserable.

what do you think you want to do?

i'm lost. what can i do? I'm helpless. what can i do?

you have to be careful with money. don't keep money around the house. safeguard yourself. don't fight with him. organise yourself. live your life well. your son will learn his responsibilities.

he doesn't clean his room. his clothes are not washed. i end up doing his laundry. i have to wash his bathroom. i must clean his room. otherwise the house is a mess.

you see, these are the things that you shouldn't do. he should clean up after himself. he should organise himself. leave the mess till he cleans up. he would never change unless you put your foot down. if he becomes violent ask him to leave.

i wish he would change. his brothers are also following his ways.

you have to set some rules. house rules that they must follow. curfew time. if they are not willing to listen put your foot down. don't use physical pressure. restrict them with expenses. if they don't listen cut their allowance. these steps will ensure some discipline in them.

thank you miss. i will try my best.

you take care now. come see me next week. we'd talk some more. bye   



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