DS has just turned 6. He has always been challenging - endless energy, horrific toddler tantrums, a biting phase, speech problems etc....
This summer he has become truly vile. He is abusive, rude, aggressive. He lies, he ignores any kind of request. A daily battle over shoes or socks, or brushing teeth will waste half an hour at a time.
Reward charts don't work, he either couldn't care less or he helps himself to the stickers/whatever.
Same with punishments - he will just argue the point with you.
If you explain things from a safetyor risk point of view he just throws it back in your face.
eg. "Don't stick your hand out the car window it's not safe"
"yes it is, I'm too fast and strong"
"DS behave yourself or you will made to miss this or that treat "
"I will steal your keys and drive there myself"
He has started falling out with his friends, and I'm worrying that he'll soon not be allowed at any clubs or childcare places.
Where do i start? I'm currently hating myself and have started tip toeing around him.
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DS is turning into somebody I can't stand
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MrsNouveauRichards · 25/08/2016 20:47
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