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rudeness / answering back in 6yo ds

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Crusoe · 08/11/2013 12:22

Please how to other people deal with rudeness and answering back/
My ds (6) is going through yet another phase of this. It is not so much what he says but the awful way he says it, the evil looks and the eye rolling.
It's all very much a trigger for me and I have to work hard with myself not to get shouty about it.
How much do I ignore or should I pull him up on it every time? I haven't been able to work out when or why he does this. One minute he is speaking pleasantly then all of a sudden it turns nasty.
Any advice please ........

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MuswellHillDad · 08/11/2013 18:12

I had phases of this with our son. I found that it took a while to go away, so I'm not sure if my method of dealing with it had much to do with it or whether it was more the passage of time.

Don't treat him in a way you want him to copy. In my case, I don't shout or loose my temper/cool. A firm raised voice that makes it clear I am completely in control of myself and of the situation (i.e. him) is a good start.

When he's in "good" mode, make sure he is well rewarded with affection and, if appropriate permission to do things that might otherwise be off limits or just treats.

When he's in bad mode, explain in clear simple and short phrases what he's doing wrong and, if he will listen, why its wrong. At that point, make it clear he is still loved and offer a way to get back to being "good".

Resist the temptation to make threats you don't follow through on. If you say "No TV for a week" then you must follow through!

Most of all clear consistent and simple rules with unchanging outcomes, calmly implemented.

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