I went on to be successful and yes I was headstrong and I have headstrong kids. Getting around them sometimes is a battle but instead of nagging or saying you should, found what works best is WOULD U LIKE TO DO ..... OR WOULD U GIVE ME AN OPINION ....Head strong children need the WOULD not the should or nagging. Anyway I hated school I went and didnt do much but loved life when I left and became successful at many things. ... View more

KEEP ENCOURAGING HER. THATS ALL U CAN DO AND SHOW BY EXAMPLE HOW TO KEEP COMMITTMENTS. LOVE HER , SHE WILL CHANGE, MAYBE NOT FROM THE SCHOOL ISSUE BUT AS SHE GROWS UP. I WAS MUCH THE SAME AND I HAD AN ATTITUDE PROBLEM, SEE MY PARENTS WERE TOO EASY GOING BUT LOVING. I WOULD JUST KEEP ENCOURAGING HER AND GET HER A PART-TIME JOB AT A SUPERMARKET SAT MORNINGS, THAT WOULD GIVE HER  A RESPONSIBILITY, PLUS A SKILL.   WHAT IS GOING ON AT SCHOOL AND WHO IS SHE BECOME FRIENDS WITH. ENCOURAGE THE GOOD FRIENDS TO COME AROUND AND VISIST VICE VERSA. FRIENDS PLAY A BIT PART IN HER LIFE AT 14 called PEER PRESSURE. PLEASE KEEP MAKING HER GO AND TELL HER SHE NEEDS WHAT SHE IS TO LEARN FOR THE FUTURE.   HOPE THIS HELPS. ... View more

I would ask him if he wants to stay at school, if not he could finish yr 12 at home online. Ask him what he would be interested in sometimes its not the social norm and that s OK   Remember children go thru stages like us in life of development. Don't tell others he is seeking counselling thats really a private issue and your child might feel even worse.   See when they do things THEY ENJOY it boosts there confidence. And if u see anything that needs a pat on the back from you as a parent, praise that. Remind him life is full of choices and whatever choice he makes you will be happy with as long as he is.   REMIND HE CAN TURN ON HIS LIFE BY MAKING GOOD CHOICES FOR HIMSELF. Make sure he is eating well and exercising. And be firm and CLEAR with him.    Some like footy and some might like fishing encourage what he loves.   I would keep up counselling and just LOVE HIM for who HE IS AND WHAT HE WILL BECOME. ENCOURAGE 'HIS HAPPINESS'.     ... View more