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Pre teen boys are frustrating

My son is turning 13 in February and he's been awful lately. I asked him to run the trash out and he gave me the biggest eyeroll, sighed and made a show out of it. I told him that wasn't necessary which made him upset. Today i asked for some help in the kitchen and he was dramatic again. All he does is sit on his phone and ignore everyone. I know if I take his phone away that will be world war 3. He also mutters under his breath that im annoying or lazy too
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iamelijah · 26-30, M
Just take his phone. Let him do chores then he can have his phone back.
LookingIn · M
Yeah … there’s a whole load of reasons why that’s a short term measure that actually makes things worse @iamelijah
iamelijah · 26-30, M
@LookingIn Why it could be worst? Never mind. Teenage rebellion, right. Just let him be irresponsible.
LookingIn · M
Because you’re dealing with the response of the limbic system and so all you’ll likely do is escalate things. Better to let things cool and then discuss it when they’re in a more receptive frame of mind @iamelijah