I have 2 children. A 4 year old and a 6 year old. The 4 year old is really well behaved. Confident in herself but also caring towards others. I hardly ever have to tell her off. I love my little boy to bits but I find his behaviour extremely challenging at the moment. He’s developed this really annoying habit of screaming when he’s upset. When I mean scream I mean really really loud shrieking scream. Generally I’m a quiet person and self conscious at the best of times.This afternoon just takes the biscuit. Everything was going fine we had a nice chat about school and his day. I gave the children an ice lolly to cool down while they wait for tea. DS was on his tablet. DD was quietly watching the tv. She hadn’t been home from nursery very long. Then DS decides DD isn’t allowed any screen time or the tv so went to snatch the remote from her. I intervened and took it back. He then picks up a pencil with a sharp lead and stabs my (bare no socks) foot with it. It really hurt. I told him off and said no more tablet time then he proceeded to scream the house down. I know the sound carries down the street and I feel so embarrassed and dread what the neighbours think. Quite often I don’t tell him off for fear of it sparking yet another screaming melt down. DH was cooking the dinner and I asked him for back up but he wouldn’t. I’m sick of it. There are a lot of young children in our street and the parents are very friendly. I don’t feel confident enough to get to know anyone because of this. I have to work full time and often work extra hours in the evening or weekends to keep on top of things but I just feel so worn down because of all the drama at home I can’t relax. Does anyone else have children that behave like this? I don’t think any of my friends children do this. I’m not sure what to do.