<s>[INST] My name is Ashim Nayek residing at Durgapur and I have twochildren and my elder son aged 17 year who is very absentminded and can not concentrate in his academic studies normally. His patience is very little and erratic in nature. He did very worse in his recent school final exam ( Class X exam.) due to his unmindful nature and he also involve himself in smoking cigarette seperately. He frequently behave very eratic with his perents. So please advice me how I tackle my son in coming days.thaking you,ASHIM NAYEKVILLAGE AND POST.- GOPINATHPURDURGAPUR - 713211DIST.- BURDWANWEST BENGALMOBILE : 0000. [/INST] Degree understand your concerns went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much.  Your son is adolescent. Adolescent nature is always like what you described. This happens due to hormonal and body changes. They feel that they are matured and indulge in risk taking behavior. They ignore and behave erratically with parents and elders when they are advised because they never want to listen to advises. But you should not worry. Within some tow or three years, his behavior shall be good. For the time being, be his friend. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. </s>