hi wingcharm, glad to see you again
sorry to hear about your current situation
alot of children go through that phase - some longer than others
there's really not much you can do except be patient with him
just try to remember that he's just being a normal child and don't take his words and actions too personally - if it wasn't you, he'd be doing the same thing to someone else
good luck
I can relate, I had similar problems in families where I stayed..
1. Nowhere else to go and hard to find something else or have no time to look etc.
2. In case I earn substantial money, then of course the money (or school in case I go to school or other obligations)
3. If I find other place it can be even worse.
4. Even if I find other family I can´t change what I am like (quiet).
I am not currently living in a family and don't feel like it again but it can happen in the future..
Good for you... now I am starting to find a new house where I could live independently. I am so hoping that it would be soon. But then like you said, money could be a problem. ::... I feel so miserable now.
Today, I went to the mall and bought additional grocery. I ate outside and forced myself to finish the food even if I'm already full so I won't get hungry for dinner. While walking, I suddenly felt an overwhelming loneliness. I'm far from my country, far from my loved ones and nobody to talked to. I was afraid that I might cry again.
I think it´s quite normal what you experience in your situation, I knew a lot of girls who felt like this when staying in a stranger's home. And a lot of travellers experience what is called "culture shock" when arriving in a new country.
As for the cooking, are you actually supposed to work for them too? I thought "homestay" was just living with the family while you study and you pay them for everything?