problems at nursery and only three days in help.

[MrsBucketxx]

ds has always been extremely head strong, he has never really wanted to join in or do things as a group even from a young age. like a toddler groups with the singing etc he would always wander off and do his own thing.

I have worked around this and distracted him with other things, if he couldn't do something and dug his heels in I would scoop him up and carry on. taking the wrath of any tantrum and ignoring slaps and other bad behavior and placing him in his naughty step as a last resort. the tantrums are gettimg so bad he makes himself sick too

today at nursery he was particularly defiant, and in wanting to get harry to do something, and he headbutted one of the staff, I am beyond motified and embarassed. I feel like a really bad parent right now

he has had a nap but he has been particular subdued like he knows how naughty he has been. how can I ensure that he wants to join in an behave especially when I'm not there I'm dreading tomorrow any help would be welcome.

he had a good day thank fuck.

thanks for all your advice.

Its early days yet.
Not every child is ready at 3 yrs old to be in a nursery or to want to join in with group play or activities. Children are individuals just like adults are and not all adults are sociable or want to join in things.

It is a lot easier if a child has grown up with siblings or had a lot of contact with other children from birth.
Just because 'we' expect children to like what they are 'supposed' to like doesn't make it happen!

I am sure he will get used to it and the staff at nursery will be working on it while your DS is there.
Like everything else - it will change. He won't be like that forever!

Hooray for LittleBucket! Glad it went well!

Brilliant news!