My 12 year old son is giving me problems in school. I have taken away some his privileges and he still is giving his teachers a hard time at school. He does not want to do his homework and is lazy about doing anything around the house. His whole attitude changed when his dad was back in the picture...

We have an unusual situation. My son is 15. He is also developmentally delayed and mildly autistic. He needs medication for mood stabilization and maybe something for ADD. I am working on this, but it could be at least 2 weeks before that happens. In the meantime I am in danger of having to go to...

My 4 year old son has his father's last name and he has basically abandoned this child. And he will not give up rights and is not authorizing a last name change. Is it okay for my son to go by my last name in school? I understand that on legal documents he must go by his legal last name. It's very...

As a mother of only one child, how do I respond and should I deal with my son and with teacher as the teacher told me that my son does not respect the teacher because he plays and make funny things in his face and mouth while she explain? Also, the teacher told me that my only son has stolen...

My hard to control 14 year old son stays up late and will not get out of bed for school. He has always had a problem with authority and unless teachers or parents are speaking to him in a way that he likes, he rebels. He does not treat his parents with respect. I'm afraid he is ruining his...