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Anyone else's 5 year old driving them mad all of a sudden?

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farmlotto · 31/07/2019 18:19

Dd turned 5 may and has always been a really well behaved child and not had any issues with her. But since may she keeps having tantrums and screaming like a banshee when she doesn't her her own way. I have 3 teenagers and can't remember their behaviour at 5 so was just wondering if it's just a phase at that 6 is more pleasant 🤞🏼

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Bubblysqueak · 31/07/2019 18:21

Mine won't stop talking and has the attitude of a 13 year old with the dirty looks to go with it!

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farmlotto · 31/07/2019 18:23

Omg so many typos. Trying to cook and post at the same time

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farmlotto · 31/07/2019 18:24

@Bubblysqueak same. It doesn't help that she watches her older siblings and try's to copy them. She cut herself a fringe yesterday whilst watching a tutorial on kids YouTube. She looks absolutely ridiculous I cried a little

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CoodleMoodle · 31/07/2019 18:33

Oh God yes! My 5yo (March born) is driving me insane. She's adopted a baby voice and it makes me want to scream. I pretend that I can't understand her (sometimes I can't!) and she stops for a bit, but always starts again.

And the strops! I thought it was just the end of term tiredness but so far this holiday we've had "it's your fault Mum", "you started it Mum", "super not fair!" and plenty of foot stamping. Not like her at all. Then she can suddenly change and be super sweet and affectionate. I never know which one I'm going to get. It's very wearing!

I've also got clingy DS(1) to deal with, and one saving grace is that she's brilliant with him. No matter how cross she is with us, she never takes it out on him. Yet!

BruceTheMoose · 31/07/2019 18:41

@CoodleMoodle omg you just described my 5yo Dd! Baby voice, strops, answer for everything. It's really driving me mad!

peasweet05 · 31/07/2019 18:57

Yes! Mine will be 5 at the end of August, he's the same. Also talks in a baby voice, everything is 'not fair' and he will tell me on a regular basis that I'm 'spoiling his day!' I'm quite releived to find out that it's not just him!

OhFuckingLisaMorgan · 31/07/2019 19:03

Mine said 'Oh Mummy, stop giving me such a hard time' this morning!

PantsyMcPantsface · 31/07/2019 19:04

5 was positively demonic, early 6 pretty bad... 6 1/7 to early 7 getting better and loves being given the chance to do things.

Now have another at the 5/6 demonic stage.

Don't underestimate the end of term tiredness and transition into another year group factor either - dd1s behaviour is awful most summer holidays and it's a reaction to the idea of leaving one teacher she's got close to and moving on - school thankfully understand this and put extra support in place and I just wait for the storm to be over!

Beach11 · 31/07/2019 19:09

Oh my, this is also my 5 year year old. DC turned five in April. It is like having a toddler again.
DC literally has lost the ability to do anything for them self.
It is driving me insane

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farmlotto · 31/07/2019 19:15

Yep mine too. She's lost the ability to dress herself and put her own shoes on, has a complete fit when I tell her to do it herself. There's an argument about what's for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also have a nearly 3 year old and between the pair of them I'm going out of my mind. My mum was taking them both to a play centre today but the 5 year old overheard me talk about going to Iceland while they were out, on hearing this she decides she no longer wants to go with my mum and would rather come with me.

Get to Iceland and dd has a complete meltdown screaming " you said you was going to Disney land" I had some right looks off strangers in the queue!

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shivbo2014 · 31/07/2019 19:20

My Dd turns 5 on Saturday I have just had ds he is 3 weeks old. I think the end if term, turning 5 and new baby have turned her into a different child. Such an attitude! Dont know how ill cope for the 6 weeks holidays!

ShutTheFridgeUp · 31/07/2019 19:33

It's like a fucking switch is flicked on their 5th birthday, and its instant super twat mode from there. I've no idea when it ends... I hope it's soon, she used to be so easy to please, and so calm... not anymore.

Bubblysqueak · 31/07/2019 19:43

He's.just tutted and rolled his eyes before huffing off !! will be needed to survive til his 6th birthday I think!

Daphnesmate · 31/07/2019 21:49

Sorry Farmlotto, I know it really isn't funny - I have a 5 year old who is prone to melt downs, so totally get it but your post about Iceland/Disneyland just made me laugh.

Sympathies, you are not alone x

QueenofmyPrinces · 01/08/2019 10:20

My 5 year old is so much hard work at the moment. His behaviour is utterly draining.

Hairwizard · 01/08/2019 13:29

Omfg yes!! My ds has been an utter shit since school finished. So much fucking attitude its unreal, also with dirty look or 2. Most of that is directed at my mum and dad and daddy. I seem to get the fucking insanely annoying wind up behaviour. Wont listen and do as i ask/yell and stop the annoying crap. 4 more weeks....

MumUndone · 01/08/2019 13:44

Urgh, yes. Some kind of developmental stage maybe??

CoodleMoodle · 01/08/2019 17:21

Still awful here! Went to soft play today and she had a great time, then when I said it was time to leave she sat on the floor and screeched. She was never been like this when she was younger.

In fact we have this problem when we go anywhere, although today was the worst so far. She suddenly hates leaving when she's having fun, leading to full on meltdowns. Doesn't matter what I say or do, how many time warnings I give, she just goes bananas anyway.

We're supposed to be going out with DM to a farm tomorrow, but after today...!

DickKerrLadies · 01/08/2019 17:22

I've been experiencing this. I wondered if it was perhaps the increased 'freedom' of not being at school.

Daphnesmate · 01/08/2019 22:41

My 5 nearly 6 year old has been like this since she started school last September. The meltdowns were phenomenal at first mainly due to tiredness and/or hunger. However, as the school year progressed her tantrums seem to have diminished but she was always a challenging/high energy/super confident toddler bless her and this seems to be a continuing theme. My dd is prone to being bossy (she has an older sibling which may account for some of it) and is a bit of a character and although she can make friends easily she doesn't always manage to maintain friendships because of some of her character traits. This means that she doesn't get invited to play dates sadly, so I will be instigating a few shortly and I am trying not to let this get to me. She does organised activities outside of school which she seems to enjoy and has siblings so I am not too worried about her being isolated but I hope her interpersonal skills improve soon for her own sake.

Contraceptionismyfriend · 01/08/2019 22:46

YES!
5 year old March born is awful. Whines, cries is a cocky twat, doesn't listen, talks back!! Thinks he's 30 basically. So bloody loud!

I don't know what happened to him. But if this is him for life then I don't think I'm going to like who he is.

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