Despite repeated efforts to stay calm, I just totally flipped and threatened to spank my son's bottom with a spatula (I whacked it on the table hard). I did not do so, but was driven to it. I am finding it beyond difficult to deal with his behaviour.
He is aggressive with other kids and adults; he is exceptionally rude; he has frequent tantrums and screams at full velocity; he is hyperactive and becomes overly excited (often). His behaviour often reduces me to tears too.
I have tried a variety of strategies with my son. None seem to work. He upsets his nursery too. He only goes mornings as I only work part time. I gave up full time work to spend more time with him. I am having regrets, in truth. It is hard to take my son anywhere as he so often upsets the equilibrium. He is old enough to know better now.
I have asked him why he is so sad/angry etc and he says he doesn't know. That is probably true. I am wondering if he has a medical issue and can't help his behaviour. However, I am reluctant to get him labelled at so young an age.
I love my son because he is my son, but I detest his behaviour. I am a good parent, and so it my husband. Our other child is placid and compliant and gentle. I feel awful that he has to witness these spectacularly angry scenes at least 2-3 times a day - if not more.
I used to have little sympathy for parents with 'problem kids', believing it was the partent's fault. I can now see that some kids' temperaments are to blame.
I am not the perfect parent, how horrid that would be, but everyone has sympathy for me. They don't know how I cope with such an uncontrollable child. He is so wilful, defiant and rude. What do I do? Sometimes I wishes he lived elsewhere. He would test the patience of a saint.
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At my wit's end with my 3 year old boy's behaviour - HELP
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Knackeredallthetime · 29/07/2008 14:54
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