My son has always been a ?challenging? boy but since he started full time school his behaviour has got worse. He?s so cheeky, answers back, lashes out, won?t do as he?s asked and I?m at a loss as to what to do. My husband leaves the house for work early and doesn?t get back until late so it?s just me dealing with it. I?ve tried to turn getting ready for school in the morning into a game ? you know ?can you get up to the bathroom before I?ve put these plates in the dishwasher/counted to 10?? Which has helped a little bit but I just find some days are a real battle. I know we?re told to ignore the bad behaviour and praise the good but, when he?s dragging the dog/cat around, I really can?t ignore it!
Don?t get me wrong, he?s a lovely little boy who can be an absolute sweetie and I love him to bits but I do find myself looking for the 6?s on his head.