tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185147468296671937.post4358146504660542458..comments2024-03-04T19:06:23.237-08:00Comments on Joani's parenting tip of the day: Is Your Teen Giving You The Silent Treatmentjoani@joanigeltman.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16712105035583618060noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2185147468296671937.post-14985015487528400702013-10-21T13:22:33.629-07:002013-10-21T13:22:33.629-07:00What do you do with a teenager that shuts down and...What do you do with a teenager that shuts down and shuts everyone out? My son has had multiple, but infrequent emotional shut downs since elementary school. They range from being upset about an assignment he has to do to a fall out with his girlfriend (he is now a teen), They are completely unpredictable and seldom are a direct reaction to something his father or I have done. It would be OK if he just needed time to himself, but these 'episodes' happen at very inopportune times, like when he's at school or participating in a team activity. It disrupts our day since we certainly can't expect the school to deal with an unresponsive child, but getting him home accomplishes nothing- he sleeps, refuses to speak, then apologizes profusely a day or two after the incident and life carries on. My job is necessary. What can I do to not reinforce this behavior, but be there for him if he needs someone? Jenn Philohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518912803655742962noreply@blogger.com