RR I want to respond in the best interest of my S. Weather recon happens is out of my control what I need to do is to be the best DAD I can be for me and S. My W need to go her journey alone.
On that front, today has turned into a rough day. It started out ok with prayers and devotionals. Then I had to bypass the gym because I was preparing for another interview with a new company. The interview went well having to interview with 3 different people after which they took my references. They said they would get back to me shortly.

I went home and had a bite then took my dog for a trail walk. It helps to be outside to be one with God.
One of the things I thought I was doing right was communicating with my S as I thought we were becoming closer. Close enough to the point that upon completion of the work week - we would spend time after dinner and discuss things like -What things worked this week, like maybe tweaking a routine to be more efficient. How did we do in preparing for the next day? Then we talked about what things need a bit of improvement-things like doing the high priority items on the to do list first. Homework, Housework and then rec time. Then we talk about meal plan what did we like?- what did we not like and so on.

Throughout this difficult time I have made 2 things mandatory. School and Church the other extracurricular activities were based on doing the first 2 well. Another thing you should know is my S language for currency is his computer gaming time with his buddies. If everything is completed he can get a maximum of 2 hours a day - He will get extended time for good marks or taking initiative. All this time I knew he was struggling in school so I tried keep all lines open. Open enough that I felt I could trust him to tell me about all assignments and tests. After we do our how was school daily checklist on home work and upcoming tests it would often end with my statement of We are now on the same page-this is something that we can accomplish together and that there will be no surprises- only good surprises. Right? S would always say yes.
Well today i got a call from a teacher that S has told her he has completed 2 assignments from the past but has yet to hand them in. Now S is currently knee deep on a project due shortly on a class he is not doing well on.

I called S down and asked him to be honest with me if he had done these assignments. His first response was I think so.. I said I need absolute facts please show me these completed assignments-to which he said they were not done.(Knocked the wind out of my sails)- cuz I thought we were doing good. I calmly asked why are they not finished? He said it was easier not to do them cuz he's been feeling crappy and that it is pointless. I validated his feelings but I said no matter how bad things are we continue move forward continue to give 120% and never quit! To which he broke down and apologized.
I told him with choice comes consequence and thinking of setting appropriate boundaries. First tonight is game night- so he would miss his game (he was our starting pitcher-too bad) This was not his first offense and because he now has so much homework to catch up with> I removed his electronic recreational items for 1 week or until he gets fully caught up. He can use his computer for homework that is it. I also said he will have to take ownership for deceiving me and the teacher that I want him to write out an apology letter showing remorse and that he will not repeat these negative action. On the note I will ask that the teacher email me back to show me that they received this letter.
I hope that I handled this correctly because I know that S is quite fragile -but I also know that He need to fulfill his end of his rightful duties.

Your input is appreciated.


M51 w50
T-20Yrs M-16Yrs
S15- mad at W for not trying and giving up
1 Awesum dog
BD 10/31/17
separate rooms 02/08/18
wife moved out 05/17/18