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Originally Posted by Leed
Hi ~ I have to agree with tsol25. Just lighten up on him -- it won't kill him if he doesn't wash his face after school, etc. He's at the age where cleanliness isn't first on his list -- he couldn't care less. But it won't be long before he'll start spending more time in the bathroom than YOU. LOL Girls will become very important to him, and you'll see him primping all the time. LOL  This happened with my son -- it was almost overnight!
Give yourself a break --- let HIM take the responsibility. It's time he learned -- maybe people will start avoiding him if he smells bad! LOL Then he'll change his tune. Besides, you need the mental rest. Don't worry what others think. God bless & take care of YOU. Hugs, Lee
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This is great advice! I had lots of issues when my daughter was a teenager IT WAS SO HARD. I tried to choose my battles, but believe me it wasn't easy. Everyday i told her i loved her no matter what..and i tried to find something everyday to compliment her on, especially when she did her chores or her homework. I used to cry about her a lot, despairing about her future. She's 23 now and we are very close, i think she remembered me saying "i'll always be here for u" and i tried not to judge her. And also remember, it doesn't matter what other people think of u, only what your children think of u. And by the way, my son also started really taking care of his appearance once he noticed girls, its true!!! Goodluck in the teenage minefield i wish u well, u WILL survive!
