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Is this normal behaviour for a 7 year old?

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Harriet1237 · 16/04/2024 17:57

Here are some examples.

DS was sat doing an activity I asked if he needed help which he screamed no I don’t I responded ok let me know if you do then the activity was slammed down on the table and went into a slight rage saying I need to stop talking.

DS went to the park then said he wanted to come home as someone from his class he didn’t like was there then got upset and told me I need to go back to the park and ask them to leave. I calmly try and difuse the situation but then DS will go on to say hurtful things such as ‘everyone hates me.’ ‘Why do we always argue’. I always walk away and don’t respond which is why these comments hurt because I don’t argue and remain calm. It makes me feel as though DS thinks I’m some sort of toxic mother.

Went mini golf for a family day out was expecting a fun happy day, after 2 holes DS refused to play and cried the rest of the way round because he thought he was loosing. I explained we aren’t keeping scores but didn’t work.

At first I thought maybe I was doing something wrong as I am a soft parent but it’s always worked fine before. However I have witnessed the same type of behaviour and comments from him towards my parents.

it quickly then changes into I’m sorry mummy I love you. I feel I’m walking on eggshells sometimes trying to avoid any possible triggers. It’s only the last month I’ve noticed this change before DS was happy and loving.

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takemeawayagain · 16/04/2024 18:05

Is he struggling with friendships at school? or just school in general? It sounds like his self esteem is pretty low and that might be from feeling he's not doing well at school. I wonder if something has happened at school - maybe related to this child he doesn't like and he's taking it out on you at home? It might be worth talking to him and to his teacher to see if you can get to the bottom of it.

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