He didn't come home last night

T is angry with me because I had his cell turned off.  He's been a "mood" and then decides not to come home last night - during the school week.  He may be 18 but as long as he lives in this house he has some rules to follow and, obviously, he doesn't like that.  Yes - his other brothers had a lot more leeway and he knows that. They also didn't put us through the ringer like he did.  Well, maybe the middle one was a handful at one time but he didn't have a cell we could turn off.  Anyway, it doesn't matter.  We ask very little of him, have few rules, and now he thinks he's getting back by pulling this crap.   Ya know, things happen for a reason and by his graduation date being moved up - SOMEONE upstairs knew that it would be a good thing.  I hope he's able to even this month.   Oh - BTW - I came up with a great ending to the already good ending of our presentation.  The problem is ....... it means going around taking pictures of the ones who couldn't send me any.  It means going up to the high school.  I was hoping the assist. principal had a photo to send me but he doesn't.  I never received a reply from the Principal whether or not he would participate - either on the panel, by attending, or if I can take his picture.  What a piece of work. Fine - now the parents will know who not to to go to for help.    Well.......it's raining a dismal, ugly day.  A perfect day.......  Update - he was just dropped off in our driveway - just in time for school.  After I called the bus service to cancel, he walks in.  Called them back - he's going.  I told him that he pulls this again - I am not going to call them back and he'll have to find his own ride to school.   18 going on 3.

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deleted_user
deleted_user

At least he made it to school....hope he gets after the stuff needed for graduation!

Principal, lack of participation may be that he doesn\'t want this added to his plate...at least he could have the courtesy to tell you no, not at this time.

Hope things pick up for you. Take Care!
mom-of-3
mom-of-3

Oh - this guy does have TONS on his plate - there is no doubt about that. He is one of the busiest people I know. And you\'re right - he could have AT LEAST had the courtesy to acknowledge me either way. I am always guessing..... guess i should stop guess........LOL
deleted_user
deleted_user

Keep being tough with T. He only has a month to go and if he\'s starting to slack off, well, you\'re the Mom!! You\'ve had your hands full of many things too, and I hope once you corner the Principal, he\'ll know exactly where he will stand in this program! Good luck. D.
deleted_user
deleted_user

Stay strong! It\'s amazing how they can go from Mr. Maturity to Mr. Immaturity in a matter of hours....urg....
deleted_user
deleted_user

Did he say where he was and why he didn\'t come home?