First time poster here. Really don't know how to parent my DS anymore. It's a mixed bag of things: He won't do anything he's asked - ever. He runs off if I call his name. If I ask him to pick up something he's dropped he'll say something (in v sarcastic tone) like, 'Why don't you do it? You're right there.' He's just become unbelievably snarky, horrid and unlikeable. He makes a massive fuss about things like bed time reading, which I've always tried to encourage before sleep. This will then escalate into an all out tantrum which can sometimes carry over the following day. Today he told me that he's 'cancelled' his birthday (in a couple of weeks) because he thinks no one cares. I can't remember his nice characteristics. I've tried talking, coaxing, encouraging. It feels like absolutely everything is a huge battle and I just feel like giving up. One of his sisters told me that she feels that he's ruining family life. He's definitely dominating it at the moment and I really don't know how to get back on track. If anyone has any advice I'd really appreciate it.
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