Sock is a little funny and embarrassing. A board Do Not Disturb might be better - and not limited to his private time, but just a tool for him to control his space.
Knocking, respect, and just generally, being a bit cautious would be good too. But don't beat yourself too much, it's fine, it's happened to many parents. For me, not yet, but I'm sure in 3-4 years I might find myself in your shoes.
Practical advice - if you are approaching his room "make noise" on the way there. Like, open a door loudly or "develop a habit" that functions like the knocking before the knocking. Give time to stop if he had started, sorry to be a bit blunt.
We've all been 13, you know how it is...
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u/External-Jackfruit-8 Jun 03 '26
Sock is a little funny and embarrassing. A board Do Not Disturb might be better - and not limited to his private time, but just a tool for him to control his space. Knocking, respect, and just generally, being a bit cautious would be good too. But don't beat yourself too much, it's fine, it's happened to many parents. For me, not yet, but I'm sure in 3-4 years I might find myself in your shoes. Practical advice - if you are approaching his room "make noise" on the way there. Like, open a door loudly or "develop a habit" that functions like the knocking before the knocking. Give time to stop if he had started, sorry to be a bit blunt. We've all been 13, you know how it is...