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Son and hubby always fighting

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Debbie7612 · 09/06/2019 09:28

My 6 and a half year old son and his dad fight a lot almost over everything. My son I’ll say delights in opposing his dad at almost every turn. What shall I do about this? Anyone else in this situation?

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flumpybear · 09/06/2019 09:34

Your DH needs a bit of a head wobble if he's fighting with a child - hes there to nurture not battle with!! He's the grown up - tell him to grow up and act like a father not a bloke at the pub

You need to stop reflecting that it's your son who is the problem too - he's finding his way as a child and learning - teach him and guide him, even if it's to pick battles accordingly

BackforGood · 09/06/2019 23:30

What flumpybear said.
Why is your dh fighting with a 6 yr old ?? Confused
He needs to understand that he is the adult, and start behaving like one.
I opened the thread assuming this was about a teenager clashing with his Dad.

negomi90 · 09/06/2019 23:42

Your DH needs to work on doing positive things with his son and ignoring provocation.
The 6 year old has worked out that the best way to get attention is to be a pain. DH needs to love bomb, and not engage with the bad. Ignore if possible (and most things), if not dangerous/harmful to others state and enforce a reasonable and proportionate consequence without engaging in a debate or yelling or discussing.

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