Weekend Wisdom: Is My Teen Lazy, Depressed, or Stuck?
Question: Should I tell my nephew that by the time he turns 18, he has to be in school and passing his classes, or have a job, to continue living with us? He will turn 18 at the end of this school year and will inherit a small amount of money that could get him started. He is currently in school, and he doesn’t have a job or any interest in getting one. Anytime someone asks him about his goals or future plans, his answer is “I don’t know” or “I don’t care.” I know that he is depressed and apprehensive about growing up, so part of me worries about pushing him too hard, but on the other hand, without a push, I worry his situation will continue to deteriorate. Is he lazy, depressed, or just stuck?
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Resources
- Prenatal Exposure, Part 2: Parenting Tweens and Teens
- Practical Ways to Connect with Your Tween or Teen
- Supporting Kids with Prenatal Exposure in the Transition to Adolescence and Beyond
- Raising Resilient Kids
- Raising Kids for a Lifelong Parent/Child Bond
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