Re: My Story
I agree with UKguys sentiments. Fifteen is too young to bring it up if he doesn't notice it. However, if it becomes aggressive soon, and it may not, you should talk to him about it because other people will begin noticing it. Being approachable is not always enough, in my opinion, because teens typically don't like telling their parents about embarrassing things, especially if it involves dating/girls. When I was a teen, my parents felt like a bridge to the outside world. If I wanted to go to the doctor's to get something checked out, I'd have to talk to them about making an appointment and presumably they would want to know why, so I just wouldn't go if it was embarrassing. I also never wanted to be seen getting Rogaine myself, so I didn't get it. If he gets his driver's license soon, maybe consider putting him in charge of making his own doctor's appointments so that he feels comfortable seeing someone, if he chooses. On the other hand, if you start noticing major behavioral changes (inevitable in adolescents, so use your judgement), you should talk to him about it even if it makes him uncomfortable. Teens have a tendency to want to deal with things on their own, but they often do so in unhealthy ways when the stress is too great. Once he notices it, he's going to realize that you notice it too, so you might as well open up the doors for communication when that time comes.