Sir Russell~ i agree but i think that i am correct in thinking that although you all are Dom you also have dominant personalities. It can be quite frustrating at times speaking from a parental point of view.

Xavier~ I have tried manipulation and it occasionally is effective though not consistently.

Ozme~ That is a great point... and thank you i have tried to do just that but how in your opinion can someone instill that responsibility?

nk_lion~ yeah i know i was thinking ...nice ... but anyways. I do tell him that he is representing not only himself but our family and i often try to have talks with him bout deeper things although i must say he is not very open to communicating bout his feelings. I will continue trying though.

My son is 13 and i fully realize that it is a difficult time for all sons/daughters/parents ... this goes beyond teenage angst i think. As i have said i do not know if he will grow up to be Dom...he may or may not and really that is none of my business. It is just his personality. Who he is and generally i enjoy his ability to sit and maturely discuss things like global events and his opinions on other matters. It just is difficult when i am trying to get him to do things that he does not want to do (eg homework, chores).