Why won't he go out?

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I feel like ive been on here solid for 3 weeks because of my childs behavior so ill keep it brief

My child since starting school is explosive, irrational, having meltdowns, flips over tiny things, using hateful language and generally horrible to be around. we are trying to tackle this with calm, reassurance, distraction

Something we are really struggling is he will not leave the house, I booked camping, a pumpkin patch, all the normal half term gumff and he will not go out

Prior to 3 weeks ago I would have bribed him, forced him, any old trick to get him out and we would of had such a great day it would of been hard to get him home

He is now so explosive and angry this is just not possible

We have spent near on a week indoors
Please don't flame me and tell me I should drag him out

Im simply asking, has anyone else experienced this? Is it anxiety? Im trying to get to the bottom of it but he cant seem to tell me

I feel like I have lost my fun loving child

How does he react if you actually have to go out? Say you had a letter to post and needed some milk, would he come along to the corner shop without fuss?

The same. My OH had to go out earlier to get some uniform for work and he wouldn't go. He had to leave him with me (whilst I was working upstairs)

The same. My OH had to go out earlier to get some uniform for work and he wouldn't go. He had to leave him with me (whilst I was working upstairs)

Not sure if anyone gives a monkeys but felt like I just needed to say.

We made it out today!!

Less options. Less shall we shan't we just pack the car and here we are. Today's a win at the very least!

My OH had to go out earlier to get some uniform for work and he wouldn't go. He had to leave him with me (whilst I was working upstairs)

Tbh this sounds like you are giving him too much power. He is five. Mummy's working so you need to come with me.

Yes he's 5 and having explosive angry meltdowns that can last about an hour

Sometimes I don't have the energy

well done making it out. less options and time warnings of a transition to a new activity are definitely good.

can you find him some library books with stories about dealing with school / bullying / big kids etc? that might help him find the words and concepts to understand what he doesn't like about school.

Glad you got out!! :)

Thankyou :) we had a very normal day behaviours WISE. Kind, affectionate, fun living. As if he just woke up different. He slept well and has eaten well today...

But woke up the opposite mood and has been vile all day. Whilst watching TV screamed at me he wishes I would die. Out of no where

Talk about a roller-coaster