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Mr.D
Posted 3/27/2015 18:49 (#4480932 - in reply to #4480818)
Subject: RE: advice on 10 year old stepson needed.


NC Iowa
Kritzy- Much has happened to this 10 year old in the last 3 years. A new adult man in his life causing less time with his mother(your wife), now a new brother, first the newness of a sibling, but now the newness is wearing off. A much younger brother who is demanding more of his mothers time leaving less for him. You did not say if his biological father is remarried or not. If he remarried ,maybe his stepmother has little time for him or makes him feel unwanted. Being passed back and forth trying to live under 2 households can be a challenge at any age. I know with spring work coming up you'll have less time, but if you could work it out, offer to take care of the 6 month old while your wife and her son spend sometime together. Maybe your wife can get him to open up a little. Another option might be to be a boys night out with him. Take him to a game if he is into sports. Try and find an interest of his and work on something together. Other have mentioned some animals or some type of responsibility. That's fine to, however don't just say this is your chore now, take care of it. He need guidance and instruction on the whys and how come. aspects. Above all else, show and tell him you love him. Be patient. If it gets worse, seek some outside help or counseling. It is important you get this relationship together. Lord knows, when they get into their mid teens ,there will be another set of problems to deal with. It is hard to give an all around answer, without knowing all the details of what's going on. No degree here in psychology. Just 65 years of life, growing up with two half brothers, having a step granddaughter who my son eventually adopted. She's a lovely 19 year old "Granddaughter" now. Any other questions or if you just need to vent, E-mail is good.. Good Luck to you all. Mr.D
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