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Originally posted by moonstrucksoul
sit down and try to talk about the real issue. (now this is an assumption) he lacks a father? seeing how there is no mention of him in your post. i can only assume that not having a father is causing some issues with him. as the older brother, maybe you can sit and talk to him about this, and let him know your feelings too. sometimes people need to get things out in the open, so can cope better.
remember, you lead by example.
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Well, as his older sister I do influence him, but not much. My father may be part of the cause, but we left his home three years ago because we were being supressed in solitude(long story). My older brother is the best one I can think to straighten him out, but there is little chance he will do anything unless a teacher/coach comes to talk to him(my brother coaches at the high school).
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Originally posted by raeanna74
Some tough love is probably best here. Don't shield him from the school or hide it.
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I agree that tough love works, but I am not sheilding him from the school. I do think though that his suspension will not be a punishment, more of a vacation than anything. He refuses to listen to our mom and he is constantly disobeying her and arguing with her about it. Councelling seems a good idea, but I'm not sure if my mom can see the things going on(even when told), parents, especially mothers, tend to overlook warning signs until it's too late and someone is in serious danger. I'm not sure, really, how to convince her that he needs to see a councellor, or how to make him go.