Teenage son can’t tolerate children

I’m looking for urgent help and/ or advice. My seventeen year old is becoming less and less tolerant of children in public. We have already had to stop having our grandson in our home because of threats. When we go out in public and see children my son screams or shrieks, says “I hate kids,” bangs his head, or tells the parents “your son/ daughter is annoying me.” I can’t get him out of the area fast enough to avoid an outburst. We are to the point I’m scared to take him anywhere. I think my son has been struggling with the high pitch sound of children’s voices for a while, but just in the last few months has begun to have major outbursts. Please share some experiences or advice to help us. Thanks. 

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  • You are probably on to something, with the jealousy. Especially as relates to my grandson that he successfully has prevented from being able to come over. Did you get over that feeling and if so, how and how long did it take? Any suggestions on outlets for his aggression? And what kind of scenario do you mean with the worst of society? Would love insight on how to get help for him that won’t be insulting or condescending, since he is super sensitive to being disrespected right now, esp by me, his mom.