Until then, I will keep taking your phone at 9 PM. I will keep monitoring the Discord. I will keep telling you to pull up your pants. Because my job isn't to be your friend. My job is to make sure you survive this hormone hurricane without getting expelled, arrested, or becoming a meme yourself.
Think of it as a pressure valve. Your son’s brain is being flooded with testosterone, his body is changing, and he’s suddenly aware of sex in a way he never was before. But he doesn’t have the emotional vocabulary or social grace to process it maturely. So instead, he makes a fart joke. Or a sex joke. Or a joke about body parts that you’ve never heard pronounced with such creative enthusiasm. my wild raunchy son
Understanding that this behavior stems from a biological need—rather than a desire to be disruptive—is the first step toward effective parenting. Reframe Your Mindset Until then, I will keep taking your phone at 9 PM