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Message: <blockquote data-quote="catherinecherub" data-source="post: 138718">Hi vickiec,Sorry to hear things are so bad.  I think you as parents are at breaking point.It is time your 15yr. old took responsibilty for his actions and the spoiling has to stop.  Don't try and buy him everything he wants, only what he needs, and as long as his clothes are clean and tidy stop adding more designer labels.  You need to lay down some ground rules and stick to them.  Any unjustified rudeness will not be accepted etc......    Why should everyone else have to suffer so that he can behave as he likes?  Perhaps because he has diabetes you have felt guilty and given in to him.  He likes to think he is an adult so treat him as one.  He wouldn't get away with this behaviour in the work place or in social settings with his peers so why with you?  He will find life tough later on if he carries on like this.All kids need boundaries and this is what seems to be lacking.  I know it is easy to look on from the outside and make judgements but as the mother of three boys I know that this works.  They may groan and moan about it but you have to stand your ground and explain why and why there will be consequences if he rebels.  If he  doesn't like it. tough.  You are the parents.  Stick with it, it will not be easy as he is used to the old way but put on a united front and don't give an inch.I feel for you and hope this helps.Catherine.</blockquote>

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