I have two boys, 6 & 4.
My 6 year old is showing more and more disrespect to me and his dad the older he gets.
He is swearing a lot! This normally happens when he's angry about something. Not getting what he wants or something.
I'm ashamed to say he has learnt some of this from us which we've said when angry so I get why he does it when he's angry. Learnt behaviour.
He isn't worried about telling us to f off when he's not happy with us and it's becoming a daily occurrence. He has said it at the park after school as well. I'm becoming anxious to be out with him in case he swears in front of others. It's hugely embarrassing.
Says he hates us, will throw things, hit or kick as well.
We've done time outs, up to his bedroom, losing things he likes, trying to explain about swearing and respect. Nothing seems to be working though.
He's not like this at school and wouldn't dream of swearing or hitting with other members of the family etc, it just mainly seems to be us that get it all.
It's really getting me and my husband down now and becoming concerned about going on our first family holiday abroad in a few weeks time.
Really need help or advice on what to do to get him to show us some respect and stop swearing. 😔