Ask Allison: My teen son is horrible to me in a very misogynistic way. I love him but I'm struggling to cope
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Ask Allison: My teen son is horrible to me in a very misogynistic way. I love him but I'm struggling to cope
A stay-at-home mother describes a loving home and consistent efforts for her children. Her 16-year-old son is extremely disrespectful toward both parents, with a stronger focus on her as a woman. The disrespect is described as constant, creating daily fear and trepidation. The situation centers on gender-based disrespect and ongoing conflict within the family. The core need is addressing the disrespect while protecting the mother’s emotional safety and establishing clearer boundaries and responses. The account emphasizes the emotional impact of persistent disrespect and the urgency of finding effective ways to respond and reduce harm.
"I am a stay-at-home mother of three boys. We have a loving home and have always tried to do our best for our children."
"Our eldest son, who is 16, is extremely disrespectful towards both his parents but particularly towards me, because I am a woman."
"It's constant. I wake every day with fear and trepidation."
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