My patience is wearing thin! DS is 5, 6 in June, & is firmly testing my boundaries. He has some speech & language issues (nothing major just a bit behind) but I know him well enough to know this is not related! Have noticed it is when we are out when I find it difficult to know how to give an immediate consequence. Main offence is basically ignoring me or answering no when asked to do something.
At home his behaviour is much better & I have few problems. If he acts up he is sent to his room (which he finds annoying) for 5 mins, made to apologise etc. End of problem. However, when we are out I just can't get through to him that I mean what I say.
Have got reward charts for good behaviour etc & he really enjoys putting a star up but just doesn't seem that bothered when I have to take one away.
Just got back from a swimming lesson with him & he was acting up for the teacher too. She made him get out the pool & miss a turn which sorted him out & he behaved after that. Is good at school & is motivated by the visual red/green/gold behaviour chart.
Any ideas or tips that have worked for you? Thanks!