Coping with my Teen Boy

At age twelve, Brandon starting to have his own thinking, he's asking for more freedom, hoping I won't be a nag to him.. buys him the latest IT gadgets so that he won't feel left out with his friends, stop reminding him to do his homework and assessment work... and.... etc.

That's how my boy feels right now.......

Yes, I feel guilty for not giving him more of my time. I feel guilty for not been there for him when he needs me most. I feel bad when I fail my duty as a mummy showing him I actually care a lot about him instead I point out his flaws when he did something wrong. 

I hope I am not too late.

Frankly speaking, Brandon is still a good-natured boy. He is led by some bad influence in school and he hopes to blend into the popular gang in his class to seek more attention and recognition from them. I understand how he feels. Being an only child, he seldom has the chance to play with his peers since young except for the time he spent in school, thus he's not active in sports games and dislike challenging outdoor activities. And for that reason, his classmates do not wish to play with him or ask him to join in any activities due to his low stamina.

I may not be always right in my decision but I really ought to do something for my boy's sake. I decided to quit my job in another 3 months time. And I will reschedule my working hours in order to help him with his PSLE. He has slacked in his studies and left less than 9 weeks to give his best shot!

Its always easier said than done. But for one thing I am sure, I want to standby him, to help him and guide him the right path now onwards. He means everything to me and he's my only precious..my priorty.