Hello Everyone -- What a great site! A friend of mine sent me this link when I was complaining to her about my nephew. My sister is in a jam with her 13 yo son. She also has an 11 yo daughter. Her son is becoming incorrigible and she finds herself explaining everything she does and defending herself. Last I heard he pushed her in anger and she pushed back. He threatened about child abuse. He's also threatening her with her ex who she's afraid of saying things like I'll call my Dad and of course she's frightened and shows it. He's an engineer and has money and she's working at Meijer for the medical benefits. Her son is frustrated because rules are being implemented to try to keep things harmonious in the house such as bedtime curfues etc. What I'm asking here is what can she do when he becomes physical with her. I know she shouldn't have pushed him back but she was feeling defensive. Her son did not pursue the issue. She's found herself waitiing in the car because her son refused to leave the store. I just purchased a book called "Before It's Too Late" and hope to get it to her soon. I've sent her a link to get on this site but she's often too busy with after school activities and she also plays tennis herself once a week. Any help will be appreciated. Thank You! Robin

By Karen55 on Monday, April 21, 2003 - 07:46 am:

Robin, I answered briefly on your *intro* post - I have to get to work but I will write more later.

By Saddlebum on Monday, April 21, 2003 - 10:26 pm:

Thanks Karen -- I posted under the welcome mat. Feeling desperate, I was going to post under every category (haha). Had a talk with my sister and she said she would try to log on tomorrow night. Thanks.

By Karen55 on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 - 08:53 am:

Robin, I didn't have time to post last night. It would be great if you could get your sister to join the board. She could probably get some great support, advice and information here. I'm sure her situation was not created overnight, and she (and you) can't expect it to be corrected overnight.

But as someone posted on your other post, abuse is abuse, no matter who it is. And physical violence/control by a parent OR a child is unacceptable.

I will really try and write more later.....I have to get back to work now!