I'm concerned about a child in my family's behaviour. Parental discipline is very lax, but I'm worried there's more to it than lack of boundaries, structure and consequences.
If I list some behaviours, could you please tell me what you think?
5 year old boy. Late walker and talker. Now has a very wide vocabulary.
Very confident, cocky with adults, not so confident with peers. Dictates what and how they play. Has an overwhelming obsession with transport. Has memorised whole timetables and talks about these constantly. Watches hours of transport videos on YouTube. Is word perfect quoting films he watches over and over.
Very limited food likes. Poo withholding, monumental tantrums. Manipulative behaviour to get what he wants. Very impulsive with little concept of cause and effect. Constantly interrupts conversations to talk about something unconnected, usually transport. Has anxiety about everyday situations. Hits people, randomly pokes eyes, spits, bites and laughs when he hurts someone.
Has no sleep routine and seems to function on very little sleep. Selfish, demanding and never satisfied with the here and now.
He will start reception class after the summer holidays. The family know his behaviour is challenging, but think he's just a typical boy, is ready for school, hilarious and highly intelligent yada yada. I'm not so sure and would really appreciate your thoughts.
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If I listed these behaviours, what would you think?
WoodchipPicker · 08/08/2016 19:47
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