Hello, I'm really hoping for some advice on my son's behaviour.
He's three and a half, is generally smart, very articulate, funny. Often very sweet, quite an extrovert.
We've been having problems with him getting aggressive, including hitting when he doesn't get his own way. Both at home and also he's been hitting others at nursery.
Recently we've been told he pushed some other kids in a corner and was trying to kick them. So obviously we are very concerned.
He also says things like 'I'm going to bash you' when angry,and he talks a lot about superheros and bad guys, even though he actually watches octonauts rather than batman etc.
Thing is, when pulled up on his behaviour he goes through the motions... Yes it was bad, yes I understand it makes my friend sad, no I don't want them to be sad, yes I will say sorry... Etc.
But he's pretty much rolling his eyes to get through it and then skips off like it was nothing.
We've also tried punishment (not letting him watch stuff, go to the park or whatever).
I understand kids this age are lacking in empathy, but what can we do? I'm scared he'll be acting like this in school next year.
For background, about 8 months ago he got a baby brother, new house and nursery so lots of change, but surely that should have settled down now? He shows no jealousy of the baby.
Thanks for any advice!