My son who is an only child generally mixes well with other children. He has some good friends and is always keen to be with other children. I make a big effort, especially in the holidays to provide opportunities for him to be with other children and we do a number of fun low key things where he can be with other kids.
He is an affectionate and loving child however he often has short fuse and very quick to react to frustrations. How can I help him manage frustrations and anger? I try to be positive with him but on occasions when I reprimand him he is rude and angry. He says I am rude to him and I am always angry with him. This is not really true. I make a big effort to hone in on things he is persevering with or when he is kind towards other children or towards me. Is it normal for a child to be so reactive and angry? He frequently apologises and cries after an outburst and says he is sorry and he cannot help it. I would appreciate some suggestions and strategies to deal with his outbursts. I would also be grateful if others who have boys of a similar age could share their ideas and experiences with this sort of behaviour.