My boy is 5. He's very smart, and sweet. We struggle with some normal things but for the last year he has been so hurtful to his 4yr old cousin who is like a brother to him. I used to believe it was a 'big brother' kind of control thing but now its becoming a problem. Especially because his cousin has the most giving and selfless nature about him and really admired my son. My son is also starting to think he's a bad kid even though we are very persistent about addressing the behavior itself and teaching him his choices are not inherant and can always be changed for good. Sometimes he is sweet to him but its getting to be about 40% of the time he's putting himself first, not considering his cousins feelings and intentionally saying hurtful things. He doesn't really so this with other friends either and considers his couz his nest buddy. Any help on curbing this would be so appreciated
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