My twelve-year-old hasn't done homework in two weeks and just sits in his room playing video games and I don't know if I should take everything away or try to understand what's wrong.
More people experience this than they realize.
A parent faces the tension between immediate consequences and deeper investigation when a child's behavior signals possible underlying struggles.
“Where Are You with Authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.