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writes: I was cleaning the house one day, when I found 20 packets of uneaten salt and vinegar flavoured crisps in my 16-year-old son's bedroom wardrobe.I then found another 40 up in the loft in his bedroom.I have asked him why he had the crisps but he insists "These are of historical importance!"What can I do?Brian, a concerned dad. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 February 2006): tell him to eat them or you are going to throw them in th ebin ok
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 January 2006): I wouldn't worry too much. Sometimes teens do unusual thing to stand out to get a bit more attention. Get him out of his room and get him active- do things 'with' him. It helps him and you stay close. Perhaps he needs to be involved in more extra-curricular activites, like sports teams, school clubs, or something that draws out his interests. This is part of helping him build on his talents..thus giving him a sense of purpose and pride. Try that route. But do draw up some sensible requirements for his room. Don't make them too rigid but offer good, parental direction. An overflow of food and debris in one's room can create can create 'hygiene' problems. Tell him your expectations and then close the door. To keep the mounting debris manageable, periodically encourage him to have buddies over. Use peer pressure to your advantage!Good Luck and take care.
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reader, mystify +, writes (27 January 2006):
 i used to make potions and store them under the bed to see what happened to them in the name of science, on the other hand when i was anorexic i had i bin full of dinners(gravey n all) in my bedroom.
salt n vinegar is a REALLY wierd flavour and to be honest me n me mates have joked about it so maybe hes telling the truth but for peace of mind keep your eye on it if it seems a little unaturel the speak to him about it
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reader, Carrie-Lucie +, writes (25 January 2006):
it's not weird - i know a few boys who collect things for "historical importance" i can only assume it's a guy thing... he's probably just joking around mate, of it continues try confronting him again. teenagers have weird ways sometimes - my brother collected cheese in his room to see if different moulds grew on it in different areas of the room. chill. xxxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 January 2006): It does seem a bit strange, if you had said he was storing food in general I would have thought of an eating disorder, he could be binge eating, suffering from bullemia. Has he lost weight? Is he overweight? If the answer to these two questions is no then I wouldnt worry too much about it. I dont generally advocate snooping in kids rooms but I would keep a check on what happens to them does he eat them eventually or is he just keeping them keep your eyes open and see if you notice anything else strange. Good Luck
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reader, shania  +, writes (6 January 2006):
 I see what you mean,it is a bit bizarre that he didnt bother to throw them away,it might be because he couldnt be bothered to throw them out,he is 16 after all.Did you buy the crisps for him or did he? Watch and see if he does anything else that might seem strange to you,he might have a obsession with collecting crisps.If you cant get to the bottom of this and his behaviour gets worse then arrange to see a doctor,but if its just crisps he is collecting then i wouldnt worry too much.
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reader, .s. +, writes (6 January 2006):
 this is a hard one to answer without knowing or meeting your son maybe what he says is true people in the past have collected different foods when premotions have been on and years later they have become collecters items so maybe its a hobbie if this isnt the case then maybe your son has a deeper problem that can be resolved with a counceler
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reader, Uncle Robin +, writes (6 January 2006):
He probably hates salt and vinagar crisps, which you buy for him but he doesn't want to tell you this. He just said it off the top of his head to wind you up, he's not going nuts! Just shrugg your shoulders and don't dwell on it too much.
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