Having a really difficult time with 6 year old DS at the moment. He can be extremely strong willed: loads of backchat when we ask him to do something he doesn't want to do, is rude to us and disrespectful and has started getting angry with us when he does not get his own way (or bursting into tears). It's causing alot of power struggles in our house and a lot of stress as things are normally pretty calm and happy here. Has anyone else experienced this and when did you come through the other side? DS has always known his own mind however, this is off the scale. We generally have a close relationship, lots of asking if everything is ok with school etc in case his behaviour is being driven by something upsetting him. He generally answers that he does not like how we are talking to him and that's why his behaviour is not great. DH and I do get frustrated with him as he repeatedly ignores our requests most days so we can end up being rather direct with him which is what DS is referring to. I am starting to get worn down by being around him at the moment so would appreciate any experience others may have on this plus how your child came through the other side. I am really concerned we are raising a poorly behaved person here who will rebel/go off the rails when adult as at times he shows zero respect to us/our requests. He has a younger sister who he gets on with most of the time and he does lose treats etc.. on occasions when the behaviour is really challenging. thankyou in advance