newlife - You've got to take the bull by the horns. To be honest, you probably already lost a bunch of your authority when you allowed him to defy you and walk out when you told him not to. Next time, chase him down and physically drag his little ass back to the house! If you think he'll try to resist you or tussle with you, call the cops and have THEM do it. Nobody wants to call cops on their own children, but you do what you gotta do to protect them. He'll hate you for it now, but thank you for it later. (plus, he's only 13, so it's not like they'll arrest him or anything - they'll probably just give him a hard time and knock him down a few pegs) I'd also have a little chat with his friends - tell them that when your son is forbidden to leave the house, you expect them to respect your wishes. Let them know that you will have a little chat with their parents the next time they ignore your ground rules. When's the last time you actually sat down and had a real conversation with your son? Maybe there's something he needs to get off his chest. People (adults OR children) don't act out for no reason... Remember: Kids his age are developing their own points of view, and them to be acknowledged. You need to let him know that your not the enemy here, but it's definitely time for you to regain control. Post edited by: kimminentdanger, at: 08/30/2008 22:02 "Insanity destroys reason, but not wit." - Nathaniel Emmons
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