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Anyone els's Son's have bad hygiene just out of sheer laziness?

Marie - posted on 09/10/2012 ( 3 moms have responded )

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My 15 year old son and I fight tooth and nail lately about hygiene It’s just suddenly become a problem and I don’t understand why or how because it’s not like he has any reason to be insecure or anything he has a girlfriend of two years has been on the Varsity baseball and football teams in high school is a bright kid. I just don’t understand where this Is coming from and it seems to just be utter laziness. Anyone else deal with this? How do you combat this?

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Deborah - posted on 09/12/2012

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If this is a recent issue; you may consider the possibility that he is already succumbing to peer pressure...just not in a positive direction. Talk to his school counselor, if you can privately. They may be able to get farther in discussion than a parent. Sometimes, kids just rebel against parents out of stubbornness. He may be under stress at school, the relationship may already be strained for some other reason...he may simply not want to neglect one thing for another. Boys are especially weird at that age. My oldest is the least concerned with his body odor; my middle one showers three times a day and my youngest...well, he has good days and bad days. I hope you find answers soon. Good luck.

Toni - posted on 09/11/2012

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Yep...I have a 16 year old that I tell quite often that he stinks and needs to wash his hair. I have tried everything except for washing him myself. Wish I could tell you what to do to fix it, but I don't know either. But...just wanted you to know that you are not alone. :)

Ail - posted on 09/11/2012

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Hopefully, peer pressure will be a good thing for him. His friends and girlfriend will become disgusted soon enough! I think you should wait it out, because at 15, unfortunately, they may have more influence on his choices and he may see mom as nagging.

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