http://drumsnwhistles.disqus.com/photos, pugs and all that jazzenSun, 10 Feb 2008 23:50:17 -0000http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2008/02/08/cranky/#comment-139458<p>Our eighteen year old is interested in college yet lifts not a finger to help locate something that makes sense. We've been living with grunt-speak for years and yes it grates on the nerves.</p><p>The past few weeks have been like getting kicked in the stomach with his attitude and behaviors.</p><p>It is tough being a parent and every one of us feels alone in the chaos of it all.</p><p>Everything you're expressing is spot on feelings that we all share.</p>krasickiSun, 10 Feb 2008 23:50:17 -0000http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2008/02/08/cranky/#comment-136340<p>I know, I know you're right. In my head. But in my heart, it drives me nuts. I will take your advice to heart, though, for my own sanity!</p>KaroliFri, 08 Feb 2008 23:56:06 -0000http://www.drumsnwhistles.com/2008/02/08/cranky/#comment-136323<p><i>I’m pissed, a little hurt, actually. Am I just the meal ticket and human alarm clock for the deepest sleeper on the planet? I can understand not sharing bad news, but why hold back the good news?</i></p><p>short answer: yes -- until he leaves home &amp; realizes how much you do for him.</p><p>Plus late-adolescent boys (esp. ADHDers) have this grunting down to a fine art.</p><p>And I hate to tell you -- the more you resent it, the more they do it.</p><p>The more blithe you are, the more they communicate.</p><p>Says the woman with 28 yo and 30 yo sons.</p>Liz DitzFri, 08 Feb 2008 23:35:07 -0000