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END OF MY ROPE!

I had my son when I was 18 and I’m now 24 and he is 6. Me and his dad have been split since just before he turned 2 so he doesn’t really know what it’s like to have us together. I now have a boyfriend who I have a 6 month old with. He is a very good kid not violent…kind heart , he’s on a pretty good schedule. BUT he still does things like putting shaving cream on our TV colouring on his wall…getting inot anything and everthing he can when our backs are turned…he lies a lot. I’ve been to my health nurse and doctor tried MANY different things and suggestions, watched parenting videos and he is still doing these things. I spend as much time with him as I can but I just dont know what im doing wrong?! But I just dont know if its enough. Does anyone have any problems like this or suggestions I have heard or tired! Im trying my best

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Answer #1

A six year old just needs time to adjust. A lot of times, this sort of thing happens when a new baby comes on the scene, even if both parents have been there all along.

Make sure he knows he’s special to you. Maybe get a sitter for the baby and go out for some time along with your older child.

Answer #2

I’m a little late, but I have a suggestion. Talk to your son, and find out why he’s doing these things. Level with him, see if there’s something behind it. Perhaps he just wants more attention? Who knows.

If all else fails, you have to discipline him. It’s hard, but he has to realize that he cannot get away with this stuff. Explain to him that you’re angry with him, and that it’s bad to do it. Give him a time out, take away a priv, even take away a toy if you want. Just don’t let him control you.

Take care.

Answer #3

He’s just going through a stage - no matter how much attention you give him his bad behavior will continue. You need to discipline him. Take away things, give him time outs, take away privledges, etc.

You should also have a reward system. You can make a chart with stickers on them, every day that he behaves he get’s a sticker, after he gets so many, have a reward for him. A new toy, a fun night out with you at Chuckie Cheese or somewhere kids like, etc.

Answer #4

He needs a father.

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