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Nephew is extremely violent - under 11 y/o

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Florencenotflo · 01/04/2023 10:57

A very rushed post and I've changed some details. But my SIL has a son from a previous relationship and Nephew (2y/o) with my brother. My older Nephew is under 11, he is verbally and physically violent towards them both but not towards his little brother, although in a rage he will smash up anyone's property. He has outbursts fairly frequently I believe they can be over anything. Going to school is a big one, he refuses to go a lot.

Not helped because from what I've been told his Dad is not the best role model. Let's him game until all hours, eats when and what he wants, doesn't have to go to school or even wash/brush his teeth when he's there. When he comes home his behaviour is awful.

They are both at their wits end. They have been told CHAMS? is needed but it's a long wait. SIL got advise from social services a little while ago, but there wasn't much they could suggest and couldn't offer and practical help.

What else's can I suggest for them? I'm not overly close to my older nephew or in a position to offer to have him stay at mine either, but I feel a bit helpless.

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myteethwerefine · 01/04/2023 14:14

Hi OP, I don't really have any advice but as you've received no replies so far, thought I'd bump the thread for you in case anyone else can help

determinedtomakethiswork · 01/04/2023 14:24

So he is much worse after he stayed at his dad's? If he didn't go to his dad's for a month or two, what would he be like then?

Florencenotflo · 01/04/2023 14:29

@determinedtomakethiswork slightly better but not great still. He only goes there sporadically anyway. His dad doesn't get in contact for weeks on end sometimes. The verbal abuse towards his Mum is worse after being at his dads. After speaking to my brother yesterday, his behaviour is the same at his Dads and he has said he won't have him if he carries on (lovely, I know).

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BlackeyedSusan · 01/04/2023 15:46

Consider a neurodiversity and parent style for those.

MissHavershamReturns · 01/04/2023 15:50

Has nephew got an EHCP for school and appropriate support? Sometimes if stress builds up at school dc lash out at home. School refusal is a definite sign he isn’t coping - does he need more support or a specialist setting? Does he need an asd or adhd diagnosis?

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