OK, I have a tendency to lose perspective on things, but I'm so annoyed with DSS.
He's 16 (young in his school year) and was in the first year of a good college course. He decided he didn't like it and thought he'd quit. His dad talked to the lecturers who were VERY accommodating. DSS said he'd make another go of it and seemed to be doing well. We bought him an expensive games console as a way of saying "Well done" (I know, I know - foolish )
Last Friday he went into college and told the lecturers that he's not going back. No discussion with us or his mum.
So, after a good few heated lectures from this end, we said we'd help him find a job. DP took him to a local apprentice and jobs fair today, but lazy DSS sulked the whole way through and said he wasn't interested.
He's done sod all about finding work or even signing-on for Job Seekers Allowance. What should I do? If he was my son, he would be in a job by now, if there are any jobs going, even if it's cleaning toilets (by the way, I had a part-time job cleaning hotel rooms at his age, so I've done my scrubbing the bogs stint !)
I think DP's in denial, but I can't stand having to live and support someone who's basically work-shy and lazy.
Anyone have any experiences or advice, please???
Thank you! :)
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Drop-out, Unemployed, Lazy Step-Son. Help!
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