How can my cat become a lap cat

Avajoy, it sounds like you have your hands full with that one! Perhaps Debra's had enough of his antics and is seeking respite with you before you leave in the mornings?! Hopefully "Chas" will grow out of this. I have had two Blue Point Siamese (known to be mischievous/demanding) and they both gave me a challenging time as kittens. They both settled down later on after about age 2. Hang in there! I lost my dear Sapphire at age 7 and now have Colette - she's still lively but much more manageable as she has grown up. Best wishes:)

:cool: Just kick back & let the cat be its self & as you know some people like alot of attention & some dont & well pets are the same way & it shows more in cats. However try doing the cats favorite thing - like tummy rub or coming for the bedroom before you go to sleep. Now the lap issue - you can try having treats to lure your baby to your lap & then they will get comfee with that. But then again this could or could not all work. Trust me your baby could have worse problems than this. Hope this helps & Good Luck

You are giving me hope... A teenager is often hyperactive and settles down after a while. Well, most of teens. Choup is quite a cat, and one of her last tricks is unrolling toilet paper and chewing it. Try to catch her when she does this: impossible. Fortunately, she does not do this every day. When I do not forget, I put an elastic around the roll... I figure that in a couple of years, I will miss these "funny" tricks. By the way, I find this pet talk very instructive, and like you I guess, I see that you can live in USA, Belgique, Australia, Canada, etc., love for cats is an international love and should be an exemple for those who can't believe in harmony.