rod
Retired 22 years
You can't throw him out with the bath water. He is 18. That is a terrible age. So many changes. It is very hard.
I highly doubt the kid is proud of how he treated his mother. His ego is getting the better of him right now. He will come around. Just give it time. I think ages 16- 25 are the hardest to get through.
You said it best. Kids (and adults) all say stuff in the heat of the moment that they regret later. I would give anything to just be able to just have a good old fashion fight with my son. I am so thankful that in the last 3 years before we lost him we grew close and actually became best friends.