13 year old with no concept of time

[kellbell409]

Is it normal behavior for a 13 year old boy to still have no concept of time?

[jemmy206]

too bad this is so old, cause you people parobably arent even reading this anymore... but it is most certainly NOT about Mom just doing it for him... its not.. there is some issue... and though it may be ADHD or some other thing, and it may not be serious, but do we always have to go to the Mom's Fault thing? y'know, casue MAYBE it ISN'T ?

[RockRose]

kellbell,  I agree with mybabies.  I don't think this is a concept of time issue - but rather,  an inattention and lack of motivation issue.

Does he understand what Friday and Monday are,  during the school year?  That is,  would it surprise him if you woke him up on Saturday morning and said get up it's time for school?

I really think you're interchanging responsibility for concept of time - did he struggle with learning the concepts of  yesterday and tomorrow?  

[mybabies1999]

Perhaps he is just used to mom telling him what to do and when. I think its typical. You said he does not know what time it is to get ready. Do you mean he can't tell what time it is? If he can't tell time, thats a problem... but if its just that he doesn't realize how to manage time than I think he may just depend on you. I have 2 and its just a habbit of coming home and yelling out to the kids to get ready, its soccer time or swimming time!!! They get used to that. I started with small time "duties"  such as, can you call mommy when it is 6:00pm so I can take dinner out of the oven, or when it is 5:00pm you have to start your homework. Now she understands time better. I also explained when school began that she needs to manage her time wisely or she would lose out on play time with her friends outside, she is doing great. Try some time "duties".

[kellbell409]

I mean like when he has baseball practice or soccerpractice and he does not know what time it is to get ready to go.  He knows what time his practice time is but he does'nt prepare himself and get ready to go.  He has a difficult time as far as knowing what day of the week it is or the date of the month.  His practice for his sports are always the same time and same day each week so there should be no surprises for him.

[RockRose]

Specifically what do you mean?  

Do you mean it's kind of hard for him to judge how much time has elapsed while he is doing an activity?  I think that's pretty common,  especially if he's having a good time.  Is that what you mean?