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How can I stop my 5 year old being so rude

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Wardrobedoors24 · 01/11/2024 07:54

I'm at the end of my tether at the moment. My 5 year old is so rude, he doesn't listen, answers back, bosses us all around. Talks over people, calls people names, I have to say I'm
Embarrassed which breaks my heart admitting it. I've tried everything so stop it, I don't talk to people the way he does and I know most things are learnt but I don't know why he speaks to people this way.

This morning he dragged the clothes dryer downstairs to me in the kitchen and demanded to know why I hadn't put it away!!! Like I'm the child and he's the adult.

Any tips please. I'm desperate.

OP posts:
Flustration · 01/11/2024 11:33

MixieMatchie · 01/11/2024 11:18

Sorry I meant @Flustration

Yes, I see your point. I guess impulse control is not great in any 5 year old!

dogfail · 01/11/2024 14:13

I wouldn't go down the reward/consequence route yet. I would correct him and ask him to repeat. Everytime.
If he refuses do an instant consequence such as a time out. Same consequence every time.

Maybe do some emotions work with him and practice angry/side/happyetc. Teach him the difference ways of communicating.

Role model hiw you want to be spoken to .

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