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How can I tell my husband?

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mumandcub · 20/11/2020 17:02

My DH and I have 1 DS and 1 baby on the way. On the whole he is great and we rarely argue BUT the way he speaks to our 3yo is starting to really get to me. He just seems to be quite shouty and short with him. I have said before it’s making me feel annoyed. He says it’s because our sons behaviour is bad but it really isn’t that bad. Our son is just like any other child in my opinion. He’s patience is non existent.
Any ideas how to deal with it?

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Ohalrightthen · 20/11/2020 19:32

Does he shout at you OP? What happens if you disagree with him, or say no to him, or do something he doesn't like?

Ohalrightthen · 20/11/2020 19:34

Posted too soon.

Regardless of that, even if your son is badly behaved, shouting at a 3yr old isn't going to help or change anything. He needs to learn age-appropriate behaviour management techniques. Stern, low-toned voice, warnings, time out. Not shouting.

Groovinpeanut · 20/11/2020 20:32

If you've already told your husband you don't like how he speaks to your son, and he carries on regardless, it's obvious he isn't bothered.
When the new baby is born you're going to have to deal with much more, and so is your husband.
Shouting and getting bad-tempered with a 3 yr old is just not on. These are your son's formative years. If he carries on your son is going to start displaying reactions to your home life. If it makes you feel bad, just imagine how it makes a 3 yr old feel.

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