I've got a mostly well behaved boy who is mostly good at school! But there have been a few issues with him hurting other kids when he doesn't get his own way. eg. pushing a kid off a climbing frame because she wouldn't move!
we have a few cases at home where he might hit or push his brother if he doesn't give him a toy he wants. I've always drummed into him that it's not ok to hit or push or hurt someone else and I put him on time out straight away if this happens.
I was just wondering if there are any other strategies I can use? Should I try a reward chart for NOT hitting/hurting kids at school then a reward at the end of the week or try punishment- i.e. taking away priviledges if he's naughty.
i'm not sure, for his age, what would be most effective. I have also told him to use his 'words' and ask to have a toy or to have a go on playground equipment but it doesn't seem to have helped much so far. Maybe I need to give him some exact phrases to try??
any advice/tips welcome. I was so mortified he'd hurt other kids at school and really want this behaviour to stop asap.