Sorry in advance for waffling message but want to get this right for my 7year old...
Tonight my 7yo DS and his step dad had an argument.. to cut a long story short DS (who is waiting for autism diagnosis (he gets very overwhelmed very quickly and very angry)) saw that his drawing ripped and accused DH (because apparently he was nearby when he found it) DH was very angry at this accusation...
DH was so very angry because he said DS said 'I saw him do it'... and so lied.. therefore should apologise and have a consequence for lying which is our no.1 family rule.
I've spoken to DS about this who keeps saying to me he doesn't think he said that and and can't really remember and gets very upset when I suggest he may have... but DH is pushing for a consequence and apology and said he won't speak to DS without.
DH also got very upset with me for taking DS's
side and not 'believing him' and said 'If you don't apologise I'll leave' to which I relied 'he can hear you' and he said 'I want him to hear'
Do I make DS apologise and give him a consequence? Sorry this is a lame post.. Don't know what to do...and want to get it right for my son... Thankyou in advance..