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8 year old little devil

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FloppyDrooper · 22/07/2018 18:35

My son has had behavioural issues in the past, to the point where I booked a doctor appointment as I'd run out of options and needed help. I canceled the appointment when things got better and all has been good up until now. It always happens when there is a change, so it's now summer hols so he's decided to be a little 'challenge', demanding things, getting constantly frustrated that we can't do exactly what he wants etc. I'm dreading the summer when I was so looking forward to it (stupidly thinking he'd finally grown out of it). He'll be 9 in August, his sister is two years older (and much more mature for her age), is this normal? Surely he can figure out what the word no means by now and how not to continually push things as he'll get pushback and punishment? Aaargh!!!

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 25/07/2018 21:18

I think a ot of children are tired at the beginning of the holidays and at a bit of a loss with the change in routine. Could you talk to him in the morning and give him a rough outline of what you’re doing that day? As for the discipline I’d pick your battles, stay calm and be consistent Smile

FloppyDrooper · 27/07/2018 23:33

Thanks Jilted, things are much better after a mini break, just need to keep planning stuff and stick to rules. Really needed to vent!

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