My DS has just turned 5, and finds school very tiring. They seem to think he's wonderful, but it's reception so not sure what the expectations are. They did say he lacks confidence to do things on his own. I feel that he probably doesn't want to do things like writing, so it's more he doesn't do it unless he has to. But I could be wrong and maybe he's using up all his obedience there?
At home he doesn't listen and never ever does anything I say. He's not naughty in the sense he doesn't hit/ punch his siblings, or answer back, although he gets a bit frustrated and does a growl occasionally Generally I'd describe him as a kind, gentle boy, not a boisterous type. So is this silent defiance normal 5 year old behaviour not to follow instructions? It will be things like me asking go wash your hands, please get your shoes. He just doesn't do it, I will ask and ask and nothing... I don't give it, but I then get annoyed . Can you tell it's been a long day ( and he was at school for most of it )
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5 year old doesn't do anything I say - is it normal
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imgoinginsaneinthemembrane · 04/05/2021 22:53
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