Just as an incedental my son baked some absolutely delicious stottie cake this evening and is rightfully proud of his baking…
Sometimes the lesser things are of value!
Now I suppose I have to cook the bacon and sausages! 
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Well done to your son Chilli, they look very tantalising! I can almost smell that marvelous fragrance of freshly-baked.
I admit I had to look up stottie cake, I’d never heard the term before. 
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There are things about teenage boys that are very predictable. First they discover their bits. This is at once a source of wonder, joy and embarrassment. Second they feel a need to rebel and push back - number one victim will be parents. Don’t take it personally. Third they may not know it but they need Lynx Africa body spray.
Then suddenly they grow up and its mostly back to normal.
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Thank you Rose, it’s a fairly new recipe for me too.
Using white pepper is a tad old fashioned, or shall we say retro
Delicious all the same!
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Sometimes it’s the simple things that make life rich, like a homemade cake. Thanks for sharing this moment, it made me smile. Yah, sometimes my son likes to do small things for me too.
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@Lincolnshire Thank you so much, your advice is very helpful. Every reply here has helped me understand my son much better, and now he has even come to apologize to me. I truly thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
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Very lovely team work right,Rose?
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Thanks a lot Rose, You’re right, teenage years aren’t easy ,sometimes I feel like I need extra patience! 
I’ll give him his space and always be here for him.
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Thanks 
Ours are still at home, guess not enough fuss was made 
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Exactly true, I agreed 
It depends how old they are I suppose. Mine have made very good lives for themselves in different ways - I’m proud of them both and have a very strong relationship with each of them. It was very difficult at times not to get involved with their decision making but I only offered/offer advice if I am asked.
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Some lovely thoughts, kind words and suggestions for @Pimmy.
My own view is to try to recall what a pita you may have been for your parents during adolescence.
The body and brain is still changing at an alarming rate. No wonder most people find it hard.
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@Dextrous63 Thank you so much for your thoughtful advice. You are right, adolescence is such a difficult stage, and I guess I must have been a challenge for my parents too. Your reminder helps me to see things more clearly and with more patience. I truly appreciate it.
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The less you press, the more he’ll know you trust (love) him.
Hi Pimmy. Some good people here relating to your son and the age he is going through. I had the same thing, especially with my younger daughter. Now she is all settled in with her own family, our grand kids, and guess what? They have the exact same issues!!
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