Joanna Fortune: My teenage son spends his free time gaming

"I suggest you become interested in what interests him. This teaches him that he is interesting. We want our teenagers to know that they are interesting and engaging and that we are always curious about them and their lives."
Joanna Fortune: My teenage son spends his free time gaming

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My 14-year-old son spends most of his free time gaming, often online with others. When he was younger, he used to go swimming and enjoyed reading, but he’s lost all interest in these. I’ve spoken to him about taking up new interests, including getting guitar lessons, but he refuses. Is this just a phase?

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