Bringing It Home
Ultimately, Angie and Eric’s dad, Robert, succeeded in nudging Eric into covering sports for the school newspaper. “I’m crappy at sports myself,” Eric admitted. “And unless you’re really, really good, there’s not much you can do with teams when you’re in high school. But this way I’ll still be involved in sports, even if I’m not playing.” The results have been good so far, and his father is cautiously optimistic. “He’d still rather sleep ‘til noon,” he admits, “but when he does get up, he’s doing something. And who knows, he might even have a career.”
Kimberly—a single mom with no father in the picture—came to admit she couldn’t handle her son by herself, and turned to school counselors for help in choosing a therapist. A written behavioral contract and strong, strict limits seem to be helping. “We’re not out of the woods yet,” she said. “He’s talking more and his behavior has really improved, but he’s still seeing some of the kids I think are real trouble for him. Still, it’s much, much better. And at least I’m not in this all by myself.”
Craig Mounts 11/16/09
My 14 year old is beginning to withdraw and i am getting very worried that i am driving him to it. It seems like all i do is constantly nag at him. I realized that i am trying to teach him something in every encounter and interaction we have. I just don;t know how to stop.I realize the every moment does not need to be a "teaching moment" but it's such a habit. What if I don;t make this effort? What kind of person will he become? One of the best things tha he has done lately is to participate in a Technology Camp. He spent a week with other kids excaxtly like him. There were no clicks. He really flourished and gained some confidence in doing something he really enjoyed. Here is the link to the sight if anyone is interested. :) http://www.internaldrive.com/locations/
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