When kids abuse Parents

@karsted (240)
Canada
March 25, 2007 11:39am CST
Has anyone noticed that kids thses days are very abusive? Of course, I don't mean everybody, but it seems as though these days there is a lot of it going on. I myself, am experiencing it, I think. I have a 17 year old who calls me names every single day, ESPECIALLY if there are others around to see. It is very embarassing and humilating. His younger siblings are beginning to follow suit, even they call me names. I have had my son physically beat me up to the point where i have had bruises on my face. I have tried everything I can think of, including going to the authorities, and getting family counselling for everbody, but so far nothing has helped me at all.And the most frustrating thing is I am starting to believe that there is nothing that I can do about this problem; I feel like maybe I am the one in the wrong, and maybe I should just suck it right up. I noticed that there has been a lot discussions on My lot about child abuse, but I think that there is a lot of parent abuse that happens in this world too. I am not the only parent with this kind of struggle. The kids these days are spoiled and very uncaring about others. They are very self centered. I fell very badly about what is happening in my family. Even looking for help has not done me a lick of good. Sometimes I feel as though I should just give up. What are your thoughts, my My Lot friends?
1 response
@makingpots (11915)
• United States
3 Apr 07
I am so sorry for you. Dont give up. For your younger childrens sake you have to get a handle on this and you will. Keep looking for help. You have to find a way to let your 17 year old know that this behavior is compleletly unacceptable. If that means having him forceable removed from the home (tough love) until he can earn the right to live as a citizen in your home, then you might have to do it. There is help out there for you. Don't ever give up. Keep writing here. Someone may be able to send some help in your direction.