Survival as a parent of a wild son requires a robust sense of humor. There will be days when he decides to paint the dog with mustard or tries to "fly" off the kitchen counter.
If your son loves being the center of attention and making people laugh, redirect that performance drive. Theater classes, improv groups, or creative writing give him a stage where his oversized personality is an asset rather than a liability. Improv, in particular, teaches vital listening skills and social cooperation. Teaching Emotional Intelligence and Empathy my wild raunchy son
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The raunchiness is often a clumsy, loud, inappropriate way of processing hormones. He has no filter because his prefrontal cortex isn't done cooking. He is all engine, no brakes. Theater classes, improv groups, or creative writing give
He was mortified. He threw it across the room. Two days later, I saw him reading it under the covers with a flashlight.
Sometimes, loud, rebellious behavior is a mask for anxiety, depression, or feelings of inadequacy. 2. Handling the "Raunchy" Aspect: Direct Conversation